Crispy Cheese Wafers
By Cheesemonger Evy
Inspired by Southern Living
These wafers are glorified Cheez-its, best served with cream cheese and a dollop of pepper jam. They’ll be your next party’s hitmaker (or just eat them yourself'; we don’t judge).
INGREDIENTS
2 cups finely grated TCP Great Grand cheddar (approx. one ½ pound hunk)
½ cup (one stick) butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Pinch salt
1 ½ cups crisp rice cereal
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat your oven to 350º F.
Mix together all ingredients except for the cereal, until they form a cohesive mass.
3. Gently stir in the cereal, I found that, while messy, this was easier to do with my hands.
4. Form into 1 inch balls, then flatten till about ⅓ inch thick using a fork.
5. Place a few inches apart on a parchment covered cookie sheet, and bake for 14-17 minutes, or until firm on the edges. Don’t overcook!
6. Cool on the pan, and store in a sealed container for 7 days (though I doubt they’ll last that long without being eaten).
Makes approx. 40 wafers