Description
Cheesy thumbprint appetizers with hot pepper jelly are a delightful blend of savory and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup hot pepper jelly
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg yolk
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with a small amount of hot pepper jelly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot pepper jelly to your taste.
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheesy thumbprint appetizers, hot pepper jelly, savory appetizers