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Savory Shortbread Crackers
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Savory Shortbread Crackers

8 ingredients 25 min + 12 min 10 openrecipes
Savory Shortbread Crackers

I made these wonderful, cheesy and slightly spicy crackers for a friend’s baby shower. They were a huge hit! It’s not often you find a cracker that doesn’t need any toppers at all. The black and red pepper add a nice spiciness that’s not too hot.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

959
Calories
39g
Protein
44g
Fat
101g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Pecan 1 half (4g) 20
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cayenne 1 tsp (1.8g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cups Chopped Walnuts Or Pecans
  • ¾ cups Dried Sweetened Cranberries (craisins)
  • 1 cup Salted Butter, Softened
  • ½ teaspoons Kosher Style Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoons Cayenne (red Pepper)
  • 2 cups Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar (feel Free To Use Any Combination Of Sharp, Very Flavorful Hard Cheeses. Parmesan For 1/4-1/2 Of The Cheese Is Also Great)
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour

Directions

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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