These rich and savory crackers
are easy to stir up and bake. A perfect use for leftover ham,
you can make dough ahead of time and keep in the freezer. Remove
dough from freezer about an hour before slicing or shaping to
bake.
Peppered
Ham and Cheese Crackers
- 1/2 cup ground ham
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Heat oven to 350 degrees
F.
- Combine ham, butter, Cheddar,
Parmesan, paprika, salt and pepper in food processor; whirl until
blended. Add flour. Pulse with on-and-off motions until blended.
- Put dough in cookie press,
using desired shape. Press out dough onto ungreased cookie sheet,
spacing 1-inch apart.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes
until dark golden in color. Cool on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate
if not serving immediately. Or freeze up to 3 weeks.
Makes about 65 crackers.
Nutrition Facts for one
cracker:
Calories 40 calories
Protein 2 grams
Fat 3 grams
Sodium 40 milligrams
Cholesterol 10 milligrams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Carbohydrates 2 grams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork: The Other White Meat.
