Description
A delightful appetizer featuring cheesy dough filled with savory onion bacon jam.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup homemade onion bacon jam
- Chopped parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Combine shredded cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, chilled cubed unsalted butter, kosher salt, and garlic powder in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Gather the crumbs together with your hands to form a cohesive dough ball.
- Transfer the dough to plastic wrap, flatten into a disk, and wrap securely. Refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to allow the dough to firm up.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even baking and prevent sticking.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Portion into 1 1/2-inch diameter balls and arrange them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the dough balls in the preheated oven for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven, then press a teaspoon into the center of each one to create an indentation.
- Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of homemade onion bacon jam into each indentation. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 7 to 8 minutes, or until golden and the surface appears set.
- Transfer baked appetizers to a rack and allow them to cool to room temperature. Prior to serving, garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy either warm, at room temperature, or cold.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use high-quality cheddar cheese.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic powder to taste.
- This recipe is perfect for parties or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thumbprint
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg