Craving a crispy, cheesy snack that's easy to make and packed with flavor? Look no further than these Cheddar Walnut Crisps! These bite-sized delights are made with a simple combination of sharp cheddar cheese, walnuts, and a touch of cayenne pepper. They're then baked until golden brown and crispy, creating a perfect balance of textures. Serve them as an appetizer, party snack, or even as a crunchy topping for salads and soups.
In this article, you'll find three variations of this classic recipe, each offering a unique twist on the original. The first recipe is the classic Cheddar Walnut Crisps, made with sharp cheddar cheese and walnuts. The second recipe, Cheddar Jalapeño Walnut Crisps, adds a touch of heat with diced jalapeños. And the third recipe, Cheddar Herb Walnut Crisps, incorporates a blend of herbs, including thyme, rosemary, and oregano, for a more aromatic experience.
These Cheddar Walnut Crisps are incredibly versatile and can be customized to your liking. Feel free to experiment with different cheese varieties, nuts, and seasonings to create your own unique flavor combinations. They're also a great way to use up leftover cheese and walnuts, making them a budget-friendly snack option.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to whip up a batch of these irresistible Cheddar Walnut Crisps. They're sure to be a hit at your next gathering or as a satisfying afternoon treat.
BAKED CHEDDAR PARMESAN CHEESE CRISPS
Want to know how to make parmesan crisps and cheddar cheese chips? This quick & easy cheese crisps recipe will show you the basic method, plus 10 simple seasoning combinations!
Provided by Maya | Wholesome Yum
Categories Snack
Time 12m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 403 mg, Sugar 0.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHEDDAR WALNUT CRISPS
This version of the Frico (the crispy cheep wafer from the Fruili region of Italy) these are the best. It's simplicity itself; The cheese can be quickly grated in a food processor, and a batch can be made in less than 10 minutes. The crisps can be made up to 4 days ahead. The only trick is to use parchment paper. source unknown
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400. Set a rack in middle level. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Mix cheese in small bowl. Drop mixture by rounded te4aspoonfuls onto the lined baking sheets, leaving about an inch between them. Flatten cheese mixture with back of a spoon.Sprinkle top of each cheese circle with a little of the chopped nuts and thyme
- 3. Bake, one sheet at a time for 5 minutes or til crisps are bubbling and edges are golden brown. Let stand for several minutes, then slide off paper with a spatula. Blot crisps gently with paper towels and serve at room temperature.
- 4. Store the crisps layered with parchment paper in an airtight tin.
CHEDDAR CRUST
Use this crust to make our Apple Pie.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes enough for one 10-inch double crust
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Process flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add butter; pulse until pea-size lumps appear. Pulse in cheese. With processor running, add ice water; process just until dough comes together.
- Turn dough out; gather into a block. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days.
ASSORTED CHEDDAR CRISPS
Yield Makes about 100 thin crackers
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Blend together butter, cheese, and yolk in food processor until smooth. Add flour, dried mustard, and salt and pulse until just combined. Transfer dough to a sheet of wax paper and divide into 3 portions (do not clean processor).
- Return 1 portion to processor, add pepper, and pulse until combined well, then transfer to another sheet of wax paper. Shape into a 7-inch-long log (1 1/2 inches thick), using paper as an aid, then roll up log in paper and twist ends of paper to close. Make 2 more logs on separate sheets of wax paper in same manner, using caraway seeds for second log and nigella seeds for third log (instead of pepper) and cleaning processor in between batches. Chill logs until firm, about 2 hours.
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unwrap 1 log and cut enough thin slices (about 1/8 inch thick) from it to fill baking sheet, arranging slices 1 inch apart. Bake until edges of crackers are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer on parchment to a rack and cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Make more crackers in batches with remaining dough.
- Serve crackers warm or at room temperature.
CHEDDAR-PECAN CRISPS
Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. The recipe has a large yield, but you can freeze the dough logs to bake later. -Heather Necessary, Shamokin Dan, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 24 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and cheese until light and fluffy. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, garlic powder and cayenne; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans., Shape into eight 10-in. long logs. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are crisp and lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool. Refrigerate in airtight containers. Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in resealable plastic freezer bags; place in freezer. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand 15 minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHEDDAR-WALNUT GOUGèRES
Gougères, small cheese puffs made from the same neither-sweet-nor-savory dough you'd use for cream puffs or éclairs, are my favorite pre-dinner nibble with wine. They're slightly crusty on the outside, custardy on the inside and, because I add mustard and chopped nuts, surprising. The traditional cheese for these is French Comté or Swiss Gruyère, but lately I've been using shredded sharp American Cheddar, which makes them a tad more tender and gives them a little edge, nice in a morsel that's meant to whet your appetite. I like these a few minutes out of the oven, but room temperature puffs have legions of fans as well. It's good to know that raw puffs freeze perfectly (pack them into an airtight container as soon as they're solidly frozen) and bake perfectly from the freezer. Arrange them on a lined baking sheet and leave them on the counter while you preheat the oven.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories snack, finger foods, pastries, appetizer
Time 1h
Yield About 55 gougères
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 400 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Put the butter, milk, salt and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add the flour all at once, set heat to medium-low and stir without stopping until the mixture pulls away from the pan easily and comes together in a ball. Keep stirring energetically for 3 minutes more; the drier the dough, the better the gougères. Scrape the dough into a mixer with a paddle attachment (or into a large bowl, if you're mixing by hand), and let sit for 1 minute.
- With the mixer at medium speed, add the 4 eggs one by one, and beat for 1 minute after each goes in, scraping the bowl as needed. As you're working, the dough may break into curds; just keep going - it's always fine once the egg white goes in.
- Beat in the egg white, then the mustard. Reduce the mixer speed to low, and blend in the cheese followed by the nuts. Give the dough a few good beats with a sturdy spatula.
- Working with a small cookie scoop or 2 spoons, scoop balls, each about 2 teaspoons, onto the sheets, leaving an inch between each. (Gougères are excellent baked from frozen. They can be frozen at this point; set them in an airtight container once frozen solid.)
- Working with one baking sheet of fresh gougères at a time, slide the gougères into the oven and turn the heat down to 375. Bake for 22 to 24 minutes, or until the gougères are puffed, golden and firm enough to pick up. (If baking frozen gougères, arrange them on a lined baking sheet, and leave at room temperature while you heat the oven. You may need to bake them a couple minutes more, so keep an eye on them.) Serve immediately. Baked gougères can also be reheated briefly in a 350-degree oven.
Tips:
- Use a food processor to quickly and easily chop the walnuts and oats.
- Be sure to measure the flour correctly. Too much flour will make the crisps dry and crumbly.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the crisps tough.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet. This will help to ensure that the crisps are all the same size and shape.
- Bake the crisps until they are golden brown around the edges. This will take about 10-12 minutes.
- Let the crisps cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Conclusion:
Cheddar walnut crisps 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 healthy breakfast or lunch. With their combination of savory cheddar cheese, crunchy walnuts, and hearty oats, these crisps are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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