Blue Cheese Cocktail Crackers

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Karen Steffens
Yield
Makes about 4 dozen crackers
By Betty Cornelison, Portland
February 2006
RECIPE BY Sunset

These savory little bites are great to serve with drinks. They're also a tasty snack for game day. Prep and Cook Time: about 35 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 80
  • Caloriesfromfat 66%
  • Protein 1.7g
  • Fat 5.9g
  • Satfat 3.7g
  • Carbohydrate 5g
  • Fiber 0.2g
  • Sodium 116mg
  • Cholesterol 16mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. With a mixer on medium speed, cream together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add cayenne, blue cheese, flour, rice cereal, and bacon (if using) and beat on medium-low speed until well blended. The dough will be stiff.

Step 2

Roll 1-tablespoon portions into balls and place slightly apart on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork.

Step 3

Bake until crackers are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

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Ratings & Reviews

jeanerz's Review

jeanerz
November 16, 2008
I also wanted a stronger tasting cracker. I would up the cayenne (1/2 tsp +) and blue cheese (2 cups). Dough would probably stand up to a cookie press. Could also possibly roll out the dough and use cookie cutters.