Everyone is so busy on Thanksgiving day (and probably the day before too, but anyway), so I want to wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving now.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday IMHO: no gifts and lots of food! This year, I am going to my cousin’s house about 30 miles away. I was told not to bring anything besides wine, but I feel weird about that so I’m going to make an appetizer to bring along, cheddar cheese sticks. They’re super easy and fun to make, and people usually like them. Plus they have only 6 ingredients so you can’t beat that!
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter or 1/2 c. butter softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- about 1 T. milk or half & half
- In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the shredded cheese until blended. I do this in my KitchenAid mixer, but you can do it by hand if you prefer.
- Combine flour, salt and cayenne. Stir the dry mixture into the butter/cheese mixture till a dough forms.
- Add in a little milk or half and half to make for easier rolling out of the dough
- Roll into a rectangle about 15″ x 6″. Use a pizza cutter to cut them into 6″ strips about 3/8″ inch wide. (I have tried making longer ones, but they often will break.) Place them on uncreased baking sheets with at least 1/2″ between them.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven till lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes. I try to remember to rotate the pan half way through. Cool 5 minutes or so before removing them to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.
I’m going to make mine tonight and store them in a container with one of those little things that must be filled with calcium carbonate or something to keep pills or crackers dry or crispy.
So if you need another appetizer, this is one to try since you may have the ingredients on hand already, and it doesn’t take long to make.
It’s hard to believe another year is almost over. 2019 is really flying by. My blog, Never Say Die Beauty, just turned 6 years old at the beginning of November. I want to thank you for reading NSDB when you can, and commenting when you have something to say. And thank you very much to those who shop via the affiliate links on my blog from time to time. Because I don’t earn any money from writing the blog, the small affiliate fees help defer some of the costs of running NSDB. xoxoxo
Whether you’re with friends or family or choosing to spend the day peacefully on your own, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you too. I am going to fix that recipe sometime very soon. Have a safe, even if short, drive.
You, too, Sandy! Hope you and your family have a wonderful day and holiday weekend xoxo
Happy Thanksgiving Allison! Thanks for all you do for us!
Thank you so much, Debbie xoxo Hope you have a wonderful Tday and holiday weekend!