Cheese Shortbread

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. processed sharp cheese
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • few grains cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut cheese into shreds and cream with butter.
  2. Sift in flour, salt and pepper.
  3. Work this mixture into cheese and butter.
  4. The mixture will be crumbly.
  5. Press it together in a piece of waxed paper and chill for several hours.
  6. Roll to 1/2-inch thickness, folding crumbs over and over until dough holds together in an even rectangle.
  7. Cut into 1-inch squares.
  8. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake in moderate oven (375°) for 20 minutes.
  10. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

455 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.8g 20% DV
Total Fat 33.1g 42% DV
Carbs 36.1g 13% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 4.6g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10033.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 592.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 84mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 548.8mcg 61% DV
Vitamin C 19.1mg 21% DV
Calcium 187.3mg 14% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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