Bacon-Smoked Paprika-Cheddar Bars |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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In these savory bites of Bacon-Smoked Paprika-Cheddar Bars, sharp cheddar cheese gets a warming welcome from the smokey flavors of bacon and paprika. Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups (10 oz.) freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 tablespoon half-and-half |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
4 cooked and crumbled applewood-smoked bacon slices |
1 teaspoon smoked paprika |
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Beat cheese, butter, half-and-half, and salt at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, bacon, paprika, and ground red pepper, beating just until combined.
3. Turn out onto a well-floured surface. Divide into 2 equal portions; flatten each into a square. Roll out each square to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2- x 3/4-inch strips, using a fluted pastry wheel. Place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden; cool on baking sheets on wire racks 30 minutes.
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