Cheese Wafers

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This savory cheese wafers recipe is a real hit with all, especially at Christmas.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
40
Yield:
80 to 150 - very thin wafers
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 40 servings

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

  • ¾ cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Blend together butter and flour in a medium bowl. Mix in Cheddar cheese, salt, red pepper flakes, hot pepper sauce, and pecans. Form dough into a roll and wrap in parchment paper. Refrigerate dough 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Slice dough into very thin wafers and place onto a baking tray.

  4. Bake wafers in the preheated oven until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

75 Calories
6g Fat
4g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 40
Calories 75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 110mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 20mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.