Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly: Irresistibly Delicious
These Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers are the perfect blend of creamy cheese and spicy hot pepper jelly, making them an irresistible snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 appetizers
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup hot pepper jelly
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with hot pepper jelly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a milder version, use a sweet pepper jelly instead of hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 appetizers
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg