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Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly

Delicious bite-sized appetizers featuring a cheesy filling and a sweet and spicy hot pepper jelly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
Topping
  • 1/2 cup hot pepper jelly

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, cheddar cheese, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
  2. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Form the Thumbprints
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls.
  3. Place the balls on a baking sheet and use your thumb to create an indentation in the center of each ball.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and chives until well combined.
  2. Fill each thumbprint indentation with the cheese mixture.
Bake and Serve
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before topping each with hot pepper jelly.
  3. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSugar: 2g

Notes

These appetizers can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.

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