Description
These Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers combine flaky pastry with melted cheese for a delightful bite-sized treat, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package store-bought pastry dough
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar or any favorite cheese)
- 1 jar hot pepper jelly
- 1 clove garlic (minced fresh or garlic powder)
- seasonings (e.g., salt and pepper to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pastry dough. Cut it into squares or circles, about 2 inches in size.
- Gently press your thumb into the center of each dough piece to form an indent.
- Generously add shredded cheese to each thumbprint without overflowing.
- Place the thumbprints on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers