Jalapeno Cheese Shortbread

Shortbread originated in Scotland and traditionally consists of three ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour. This variation adds a spicy kick with jalapeno pepper and savory flavor with cheddar cheese.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Jalapeno Cheese Shortbread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold)
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (grated)
• 1 piece Jalapeno pepper (finely chopped)
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper (ground)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese and finely chopped jalapeno pepper.
5. Knead the dough gently until it comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
6. Shape the dough into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
7. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the shortbread to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 1g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.