This International appetizer features Flour -y grated, Salt 3 tablespoon Heavy cream, Cayenne pepper 1 lg Egg, beaten lightly, Unsalted butter. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Croutes Au Fromage
Description
This International appetizer features Flour -y grated, Salt 3 tablespoon Heavy cream, Cayenne pepper 1 lg Egg, beaten lightly, Unsalted butter. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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s - 1 c Sharp cheddar cheese, coarse 3 tb Butter, softened Into a bowl,
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sift together the flour, salt, and cayenne.
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Blend in the butter and Cheddar cheese.
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Stir in the cream, stirring until the mixture forms dough.
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Chill, wrapped in wax paper, for 2 hours.
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Roll out dough 1/16-inch thick on a lightly floured surface and
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cut into rounds, using a 1-1/2-inch cutter.
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Reroll scraps and cut out more rounds.
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Arrange on baking sheets,
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brush them lighly with the egg, and
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bake in the middle of a preheated 450f (232&# 194;°C) oven for 5-7 minutes, or until browned lightly.
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In a small container, cream together the Swiss cheese and softened butter.
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Arrange half the rounds, bottom sides up, on baking sheets.
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Divide the cheese mixture among them.
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Make sandwiches by pressing the remaining rounds on top and pressing lightly.
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Bake the croutes in the 450f (232ðC) oven for 4 minutes, or until the cheese is just melted
Nutrition Facts
Servings 46
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 42.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.7g3%
- Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
- Cholesterol 4.2mg2%
- Sodium 212.2mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 6.0g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.8g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.