Ingredients
- 8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese
- grated
- 4 ounces cream cheese (light
- spreadable work fine)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 garlic clove
- minced
- 2 tablespoons red bell peppers
- finely diced
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers
- minced (picked or chipotle can sub)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- finely chopped
- 1 baguette
- sliced into 36 slices
Instructions
- In a food processor, grate cheddar cheese.
- Change to metal blade and puree cheddar, cream cheese, smoked paprika and garlic until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl; stir in red pepper, jalapeno peppers and parsley.
- Spread bread slices with a generous teaspoonful of cheese mixture.
- Arrange on baking sheets.
- Bake in oven preheated to 375F for 8-10 minutes until tops are puffed and edges are toasted.
- These appetizers can be frozen before baking.
- Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze.
- Transfer to a rigid containers, separating layers with parchment paper and keep frozen for up to one month.
- Do not defrost before baking for 10-12 minutes at 375F.
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