Best 8 Spicy Pecan Cheese Wafers Recipes

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Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN PECAN CHEESE WAFERS



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If you have never had Southern Pecan Cheese Wafers you are missing out! This cheese crackers recipe is nothing like you have ever bought at the store. It is a really fun cocktail appetizer and goes great with drinks and a cheese plate!

Provided by Karen

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h33m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter (softened (2 sticks))
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded*)
60-70 pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce until smooth and creamy.
  • Add 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika, if you're using it. Beat well, scraping the sides.
  • Add the cheddar cheese and beat well, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • Cover the dough and chill well, at least 2 or 3 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet 1 inch apart. Press the top of each ball with a fork (if the fork sticks, coat with flour).
  • Place a pecan half on top of each wafer.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are quite brown.
  • Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store covered on the counter. Best served within 2 days.
  • Re-heating: I made these a day in advance as Thanksgiving appetizers. They lose a bit of their crunch by day 2, so I spread them out on baking sheets and baked at 350 for about 5 minutes until they got crispy again. Worked great!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 742 kcal, Fat 76 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 71 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 10 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 64 g

HOT AND SPICY PECANS



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These pecans aren't too hot, but you can leave out the red pepper if you like them milder, or increase it to taste. These make a great snack or appetizer for the holidays, or anytime.

Provided by Diane Kester

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups pecan halves
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix butter, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in the pecans, and gently toss with chili powder to coat.
  • Spread coated pecans on a medium baking sheet, and cook 30 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring approximately every 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 62 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CHEDDAR-PECAN CRISPS



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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

2 cups unsalted butter, softened
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

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.

SPICY PECAN CHEESE WAFERS



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These cheese wafers are a big hit wherever I take them.

Provided by Beth Henry

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz pkg sharp cheddar cheese,grated
1 c unsalted butter, softened
2 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4-1 tsp cayenne pepper(adjust amount according to how hot you want the cheese wafers to be)
1/2 c finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix cheese and butter on medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended.
  • 2. Sift flour with salt and cayenne pepper. Stir pecans into the flour mixture. Add to the cheese and butter mixture and mix until a ball of dough forms.
  • 3. Divide the dough into four or five parts and roll each part into a log about the diameter of a quarter. Wrap each log in waxed paper and chill in the fridge for at least two hours or up to two weeks. Logs can also be frozen for up to three months.
  • 4. When ready to bake slice the logs in 1/4 inch slices and place on parchment lined cookie sheets or plain cookies sheets that have not been greased. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Do not allow to get too brown. Cool for about 2 minutes before removing to racks to cool.
  • 5. These are delicious served as an appetizer or with tomato soup.

CHEESE WAFERS



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These are savory crackers that are a real hit with all especially at Christmas.

Provided by Melissa Perkins

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Cracker Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 dash hot pepper sauce
¾ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium size mixing bowl, blend together butter or margarine and flour. Mix in the Cheddar cheese, salt, red pepper, hot pepper sauce, and pecans. Form the dough into a roll, wrap in parchment paper, and refrigerate over night.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Slice dough into very thin wafers. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 109.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SPICY CHEESE CRISPS



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Since this dough keeps well, you can slice and bake just what you need savory snacks to serve with wine or cocktails.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 3h

Yield Makes about 40

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces finely grated cheddar cheese (2 cups)
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), salt, and cayenne pepper. Add finely grated cheddar cheese and softened butter; work with hands until a dough forms.
  • Transfer to a sheet of waxed paper. Form into a 1 1/2-inch-diameter log; roll up tightly in paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice dough into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (discard ends, if desired); arrange 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden, 16 to 18 minutes; transfer crisps to a rack to cool.

SPICY CHEESE WAFERS



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My good friend, Ouida, makes these by the dozens. She works for a large group of judges and bakes goodies for the hospitality room at their judicial conferences. She is such a wonderful cook/host and always makes sure a good time is had by all.

Provided by Carols Kitchen

Categories     High In...

Time 30m

Yield 36 wafers

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup oleo, softened
2 cups flour
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix softened cream cheese and oleo using electric mixer.
  • Blend in flour slowly.
  • Stir in Rice Krispies and Cayenne.
  • Drop batter by teaspoons on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten with fork to make round wafers. (I flatten mine with fork dipped in flour about 3 times).
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Store in airtight container to keep crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 113, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.4

SPICY CHEESE WAFERS



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Spicy, slightly crisp, wafers that are extra cheesy! Great with a good soup or just for snacking. Best served warm.

Provided by 1029111

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 7h12m

Yield 5 dozen, 11 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup butter
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons red peppers
2 cups Rice Krispies

Steps:

  • Set butter out to soften completely.
  • Grate cheese into a large bowl.
  • Mix together cheese, butter, flour, and red pepper. (easiest to just use your hands mixing until it forms into course crumbs.).
  • Mix in rice krispies.
  • Shape dough into 1" balls and chill in fridge overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Flatten cheese balls on ungreased baking sheet with fork.
  • Bake 13 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.7, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 87.7, Sodium 423.8, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 13.1

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to quickly and easily grind the pecans and crackers.
  • Be sure to use cold butter when making the dough, as this will help to keep the wafers crispy.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle to roll out the dough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the wafers, as they can burn easily.
  • Serve the wafers warm or at room temperature with your favorite cheese spread or dip.

Conclusion:

These spicy pecan cheese wafers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these wafers that are sure to impress your guests.

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