Spicy Cheese Shortbread

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Toss together cheese, flour, mustard and cayenne.
  3. Mix in butter.
  4. Knead with your hands to form a dough.
  5. If the dough feels very dry, add a tablespoon of water.
  6. On a floured surface, roll out half the dough to a thickness between 1/8- and 1/4-inch.
  7. Cut into squares.
  8. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned on the bottom.
  9. Remove to a rack to cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

496 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 37.9g 49% DV
Carbs 34.1g 12% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 171.3mg 7% DV
Potassium 549.3mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 99.8mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 604.5mcg 67% DV
Vitamin C 19.1mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 218.3mg 17% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% 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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