Elevate your taste buds with our delectable Bacon and Cheddar Shortbreads with Rosemary, a harmonious blend of savory and aromatic flavors. These delightful shortbread cookies, infused with the richness of bacon and cheddar cheese, are elevated with a hint of fresh rosemary.
This article offers three variations of the Bacon and Cheddar Shortbreads recipe, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is a classic combination of bacon, cheddar cheese, and rosemary, while the second adds a zesty kick with the addition of diced jalapeños. For those who prefer a bit of sweetness, the third recipe incorporates dried cranberries, creating a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors.
No matter which variation you choose, these Bacon and Cheddar Shortbreads are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. They're perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party, gathering with friends, or simply enjoying a cozy evening at home. So, let's get started and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your senses!
SCOTTISH SHARP-CHEDDAR SHORTBREAD
Steps:
- Using electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat together butter, salt, black pepper, and cayenne at low speed just until blended. Add Cheddar and flour and mix at low speed just until smooth (do not overmix). Shape dough into disk, wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper, and chill 30 minutes.
- Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4- to 1/8-inch-thick round. Using 1 1/2- to 2-inch round cutter, cut out rounds and arrange 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets. Reroll scraps if desired (rerolled scraps will be tougher).
- Bake shortbread until lightly golden and beginning to brown on edges, about 13 to 15 minutes. Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
BACON-CHEDDAR BISCUITS
Easy bacon-Cheddar drop biscuits. Although Cheddar tastes the best in this recipe, you can sub any other cheese you have on hand.
Provided by I Love Troy
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Bacon
Time 35m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Let cool enough to handle; crumble.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and cut in shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and stir just enough to form a ball. Fold in crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese.
- Drop heaping tablespoonfuls on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 290.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
BACON AND CHEDDAR SHORTBREADS WITH ROSEMARY
Make and share this Bacon and Cheddar Shortbreads With Rosemary recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Cheese
Time 1h13m
Yield 36 shortbreads
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add the pecans to the bowl of a food processor; process until finely chopped but not pasty.
- Add the bacon, butter, cheddar, flour, rosemary, and cayenne to the nuts and process until the mixture forms a dough.
- Remove the cracker dough from the bowl and divide it in half.
- Roll each half into a log about 3 inches in diameter.
- Wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate for 8 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Working with one log at a time, cut the dough with a sharp knife crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake until pale golden and crisp, 10-13 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes and then remove with a spatula to a rack.
- Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
ROSEMARY SHORTBREAD
This basic, buttery shortbread practically begs that you customize it to suit your own tastes or pantry supplies. The dough, which comes together quickly in a food processor, is already enhanced with rosemary, but nuts, seeds, citrus zest, spices, vanilla or minced dried fruit - or a combination of some of these - all make fine additions. Scale it up, scale it down. Add more salt, or use less. As long as you maintain the butter-flour ratio (one stick of butter for every cup of flour), you are free to play around. But the shortbread is delicious all on its own: tender, rich, crumbly, irresistible.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield One 8- or 9-inch shortbread
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar, rosemary and salt. Add butter, and honey if desired, and pulse to fine crumbs. Pulse a few more times until some crumbs start to come together, but don't overprocess. Dough should not be smooth.
- Press dough into an ungreased 8- or 9-inch-square baking pan or 9-inch pie pan. Prick dough all over with a fork. Bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes for 9-inch pan, 45 to 50 minutes for 8-inch. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cut into squares, bars or wedges while still warm.
SAVORY SHORTBREAD
For an extra indulgent hors d'oeuvre, top this cheddar cheese shortbread with smoked salmon and caviar, and serve with glasses of champagne.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes about 12 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add flour and cayenne pepper to the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine. Add butter, and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds.
- Add cheese to the food processor; pulse until combined. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- Using a fork, stir in milk and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Have ready several pieces of parchment paper.
- Form mixture into two 1-inch-diameter logs, and wrap in parchment. Transfer the logs to the refrigerator, and chill until very firm, at least 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove logs from refrigerator, and cut each one into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place the rounds on prepared baking sheets, spaced 1 inch apart.
- Bake the shortbread until golden, about 12 minutes, rotating baking sheets between shelves halfway through baking.
- Transfer shortbread to wire racks to cool. Bake remaining dough. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.
CHEDDAR SHORTBREAD
This savory shortbread is nice served along side a cheese and fruit platter for something different. I double the recipe. These go fast. Amount depends on what size you cut the cookies.
Provided by MARIA MAC
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine butter, mustard, and pepper in food processor, and whirl to combine. Add cheese and whirl again to mix.
- Add flour and pulse just until blended.
- Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface, to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with desired small cookie cutter and transfer to cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned on the bottom.
ROSEMARY SHORTBREAD COOKIES
With the perfect hint of rosemary and a classic buttery texture, these delicate cookies look and taste elegant. The fact that they're very easy to prepare can be our little secret.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 5-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, rosemary and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Shape into two 8-1/4-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are cold before using them.
- Work the dough quickly to avoid overworking it.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake the shortbreads until they are just golden brown.
- Let the shortbreads cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
Bacon and cheddar shortbreads with rosemary are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a simple treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these flavorful shortbreads that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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