Basil-Parmesan Bites

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cut up
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or two forks until crumbly. (Mixture will look very dry.) Gently press mixture together with hands, working until blended and smooth (about 2 to 3 minutes).
  2. Shape dough into 2 (4-inch-long) logs. Wrap each log in plastic wrap, and chill 8 hours.
  3. Cut each log into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Brush tops with milk.
  4. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  5. Parmesan Cheese Bites: Proceed with recipe as directed, omitting fresh basil.
  6. Caryn Nabors, Gadsden, Alabama

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

531 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.4g 41% DV
Total Fat 25.6g 33% DV
Carbs 60.6g 22% DV
Fiber 10.7g 38% DV
Sugar 13.4g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 390.5mg 17% DV
Potassium 956.5mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 60.3mg 20% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 276.5mcg 31% DV
Vitamin C 36mg 40% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 874mg 67% DV
Iron 26.5mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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