Jalapeno Cheese Crackers Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
• Sprinkle the jalapeno slices around one of the prepared baking sheets in a single layer. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes; this will remove some of the moisture from the jalapeno and help ensure your cheese crisps live up to the crisp in their name. Transfer to a bowl.
• Meanwhile, mix the cheeses together in a medium bowl.
• Using a tablespoon measure, spoon mounds of the cheese mixture onto the lined baking sheets, 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart from each other. Press a jalapeno slice into the center of each mound. Bake until golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Allow the crisps to cool slightly before handling, then serve. Or let cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF.
• In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, cumin, salt, and red pepper.
• Cut in the butter until the size of coarse crumbs.
• Stir in the shredded cheese.
• Sprinkle the water over the mixture, stirring until all the dough is moistened.
• Turn the dough onto a large piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap and gather the dough into a ball; then flatten into a disk. If necessary, wrap and refrigerate for 30 min or until easy to handle.
• On a lightly floured surface roll the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
• Using a floured 2" cookie cutter to cut dough, rerolling as necessary.
• Place pieces about 1/2 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 8 min or until crackers are golden brown around the edges.
• Transfer to a rack to cool completely. If desired, lightly sprinkle with paprika.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Spread 12 crackers with cream cheese; place in single layer on baking sheet. Top with shredded cheese.
• Bake 3 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted.
• Top with peppers; cover with remaining crackers to make 12 cracker sandwiches.

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse together butter, cheese, egg, mustard, salt, and red-pepper flakes until smooth. Add flour and pulse until combined. Transfer dough to a work surface and form into a 2-inch-wide log. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm, 4 hours (or up to 1 day).
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Slice dough into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange, 1 inch apart, on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool completely on racks before serving.