Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Hot pepper jelly for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine shredded cheese, flour, butter, garlic powder, and salt to form a dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to create a well in the center of each dough ball.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Top each thumbprint with a small spoonful of hot pepper jelly.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure cheese is shredded finely for easy mixing.
- You can prepare the dough ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Adjust spice level by choosing mild or hot pepper jelly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 appetizers
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg