Description
Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly are savory bites that combine cream cheese and sharp cheddar, topped with a spicy jelly for a perfect balance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup hot pepper jelly
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, butter, flour, and salt.
- Mix until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to make an indentation in each ball.
- Fill each indentation with hot pepper jelly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- You can substitute jelly with your favorite hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers, Hot Pepper Jelly, Savory Bites