Cheese Wafers

Cheese Wafers
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    8 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    40 People
  • VIEWS
    108

Savor the irresistible crunch of these cheesy delights, perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion. These savory wafers, infused with the sharpness of cheddar and a hint of spice, are guaranteed to disappear quickly!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    4 g
  • Cholesterol
    12 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    110 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and flour until well combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the shredded Cheddar cheese, salt, red pepper flakes, hot pepper sauce, and chopped pecans. Mix until a dough forms. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Shape the dough into a log, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Refrigerate the dough for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up. (8 hours)

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Slice the chilled dough into very thin wafers, about 1/8 inch thick. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Arrange the wafers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each one. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the wafers are golden brown and crisp. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use a high-quality aged cheddar cheese.
Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and hot sauce to suit your preferred level of spice.
If you don't have pecans, walnuts or other nuts can be substituted.
The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw completely before slicing and baking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 36 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Delores Dickens

    These are amazing! So easy to make and everyone loves them.

  • Kade Von

    My dough was a little dry, so I added a tablespoon of milk and it came together perfectly.

  • Melody Mertz

    These are now a Christmas tradition in our family!

  • Gilberto Franecki

    I added a little garlic powder to the dough and it was a fantastic addition!

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