HOMEMADE CHEDDAR CRACKERS

I have included this recipe in my quick fix recipes because it requires very little time.  It does, however, require chilling time after mixing and before baking.

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, room temperature
1/2 tsp salt
cayenne pepper to suit your taste
1 tsp oregano
1/2 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 cup all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Combine the butter and cheese in a bowl; mix well.  Add the salt, cayenne pepper, oregano, dry onion mix, and flour; mix together well.  Shape the mixture into 2 equal rolls approximately 1-inch in diameter and wrap in aluminum foil.  Chill until firm enough to slice.

Slice the rolls into 1/4-inch (24 slices per roll) slices.  Place slices on an ungreased nonstick baking sheet.  Bake for 12 minutes or until light brown.  Cool on a wire rack.

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CHEESE WAFERS WITH PECANS

NOTE: This recipe goes together quickly and bakes quickly. It does, however, need to be chilled several hours before baking. This is a great recipe for making ahead. You can make the dough one day and bake it the next.

1 cup flour
1 stick butter, softened
½ lb. extra sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
Pecan halves for garnish

 Preheat oven to 400°.

 Mix flour and butter, then add cheese and seasonings. Form into a roll (approximately 1 inch in diameter). Wrap the roll in wax paper and chill at least several hours or overnight. 

Slice into thin wafers, top each with a pecan half, and bake at 400 degrees about 8 minutes.

Yield: About 60 wafers

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