Krispie Cheese Buttons

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Crispy cheese buttons are savory bite-sized snacks made from sharp Cheddar, crispy Rice Krispies, and a hint of cayenne, perfect for parties or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup margarine, softened
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • Cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cream together the grated Cheddar cheese and softened margarine.
  2. Slowly blend in the all-purpose flour until well combined.
  3. Stir in the Rice Krispies cereal and cayenne pepper.
  4. Shape the dough into one-inch balls.
  5. Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. Flatten each ball with a fork dipped in cold water.
  7. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 10 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

555 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.2g 24% DV
Total Fat 35.3g 45% DV
Carbs 54.4g 20% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 7.6g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 422.5mg 18% DV
Potassium 563.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 24.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 672mcg 75% DV
Vitamin C 19.1mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 219.8mg 17% DV
Iron 3.7mg 21% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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