Curried Cheddar Date Bites Recipes

CHEDDAR CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients until well mixed. Roll or scoop the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place at least 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake 12-15 minutes or until the puffs are lightly browned. Serve warm.

CURRIED CHEDDAR DATE BITES

Steps:

• Chop walnuts and in a small skillet cook in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly toasted. Cool nuts slightly.
• Preheat broiler.
• Coarsely grate apple and finely chop dates. In a bowl stir together all ingredients except pitas until combined well.
• Horizontally split pitas and arrange, cut sides down, on a large baking sheet. Broil pitas about 4 inches from heat until golden and crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and turn pitas over. Divide Cheddar mixture among pitas, spreading evenly. Broil pitas until cheese mixture begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Cut each pita into 6 wedges.

DEEP-FRIED CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Place 1/4 cup flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add cheese curds, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk beer and remaining flour. Dip cheese curds, a few at a time, into batter and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

CHEDDAR CURRY BITES

Steps:

• Mix the cheese, green onions, and olives together in a bowl.
• Add the mayonnaise and curry powder and mix well.
• Divide the cheese mixture on to the toasted English muffin halves and spread to cover the surface of each muffin evenly.
• Place the muffins on a baking sheet (cheese side up) and broil until they are puffed and golden, about 3 minutes.
• Cut each muffin into four squares and serve immediately.
• Note: These can be prepared ahead of time - Chill and then broil right before serving.