Bacon And Cheddar Shortbreads With Rosemary Recipe

These irresistible Bacon & Cheddar Rosemary Shortbread Crackers from Meredith Deeds and Carla Snyder's "The Big Book of Appetizers" are the perfect savory snack or party appetizer! Crispy, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make, these crackers combine the salty crunch of bacon and cheddar with the aromatic hint of rosemary. Get ready to impress your guests with this sophisticated yet simple recipe!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 73 mins
Calories 146.6 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon And Cheddar Shortbreads With Rosemary

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How to Make Bacon And Cheddar Shortbreads With Rosemary

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Add 1/2 cup pecan halves to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, but not pasty.
  3. Add 4 ounces cooked bacon, crumbled; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped; and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the food processor. Process until a dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it in half.
  5. Shape each half into a log about 3 inches in diameter.
  6. Wrap each log in parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Using a sharp knife, cut each chilled log crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  9. Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cracker.
  10. Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until pale golden and crisp.
  11. Let the crackers cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt before serving.
  13. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

31g

Carbs

1g