Cheddar Cheese Rounds

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (see note)
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened (1 stick)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Process pecans, flour, and cornstarch in food processor until finely ground. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until dough forms. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and roll into two 8-inch logs. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
  2. Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice logs into 1/4-inch rounds and place 3/4 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes, switching and rotating baking sheets halfway through baking. Let cool 3 minutes on sheets, then transfer to wire rack and cool completely. Serve. (Rounds can be kept in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.).
  3. Make Ahead: At the end of step 1, logs can be wrapped in plastic, then foil, and frozen for up to 1 month. Defrost in refrigerator before proceeding with step 2.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

719 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.9g 28% DV
Total Fat 51.2g 66% DV
Carbs 60.4g 22% DV
Fiber 10.1g 36% DV
Sugar 3.8g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9865.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 660.5mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 78.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 776.3mcg 86% DV
Vitamin C 19.4mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 248.3mg 19% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV

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

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