Almond Cheddar Appetizers

Elevate your next gathering with these irresistible Almond Cheddar Appetizers—bite-sized delights that are as elegant as they are easy to make. Featuring a rich blend of sharp Cheddar cheese, buttery dough, and a pinch of cayenne pepper for subtle heat, these savory snacks are topped with beautifully arranged slivered almonds for a decorative crunch. Ready in under 30 minutes, these golden, melt-in-your-mouth discs are perfect as a party appetizer or an indulgent savory treat. With their crisp exterior and cheesy, nutty flavor profile, they’re guaranteed to impress your guests. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing, gourmet-style bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Plain flour
• 0.5 cup Butter (softened)
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
• 1 cup Slivered almonds
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded Cheddar cheese, softened butter, and salt. Mix until well blended.

Step 3

Gradually add the plain flour and cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until the dough begins to come together.

Step 4

Shape small teaspoon-sized portions of the dough into balls using your hands. Flatten each ball slightly to form small discs.

Step 5

Press a few slivered almonds onto the top of each disc, arranging them decoratively.

Step 6

Place the discs onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 8

Remove the appetizers from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature as a savory snack or party appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(612.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2947.8

Total Fat 235.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 497.9mg	0%
Sodium 2706.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 132.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 5.2g
Protein 98.6g	0%

Vitamin D 122.9IU	0%
Calcium 1932.7mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 1409.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.7%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 17.4%