Description
These Golden Cheese Crunch Bites are a savory, crispy snack that will satisfy your cheese cravings in every bite. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have a batch of golden, cheesy perfection that’s sure to impress at any gathering or serve as a tasty treat for yourself. Perfectly crispy on the outside, warm and cheesy on the inside—what’s not to love?
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, combine the shredded cheese, flour, melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything together until a dough forms.
- Shape the bites: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in size, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about an inch apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bites are golden and crispy around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bites to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the crispy, cheesy goodness!
Notes
- You can experiment with different cheeses, like mozzarella or Parmesan, for a unique flavor twist.
- Feel free to add a bit of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes if you like a spicy kick!
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the bites for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cheese, Bites, Appetizer, Snack, Savory, Cheddar, Crispy