posted by techgoddess 12-11-00 10:33 PM
Hot Pepper Jelly Puffs
1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/2 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup hot pepper jelly
Combine cheese, butter and flour in bowl of food proccesser. Blend in 1 second pulses until it resembles course meal, then run until ball forms (5-6 seconds). Put in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Heat oven to 400° F. Roll into 1 inch balls. Bake on ungreased baking sheet about 5 minutes until lightly colored. Form depression in top of each ball with a teaspoon, and fill depression with jelly. Return to oven and cook about 5 minutes more until golden brown.