Spicy Cheddar Cornmeal Cracker Sticks

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Spicy Cheddar Cornmeal Cracker Sticks

Makes: 48 crackers

 

Ingredients

2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup yellow cornmeal

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease baking sheets; set aside. In a large

bowl, combine shredded cheese and butter; let stand until room temperature

(about 1 hour). Beat with an electric mixer until well mixed. Stir in flour,

cornmeal, salt, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Divide dough in half.

2. On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough half into a 12x4-inch

rectangle. Using a sharp knife, slice dough into 4x1/2-inch pieces.

3. Place dough pieces 1/2 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake about 15

minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack; cool.

Makes 48 crackers.

4. Bake Ahead: Prepare, bake, and cool crackers as directed. Layer crackers

between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room

temperature for up to 3 days.