Description
Homemade cheddar rice crispy bites deliver savory comfort with crisp cereal and sharp cheese. Cheesy snacks offer quick satisfaction for casual gatherings, satisfying snackers with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) butter
- 2 cups (470 ml) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups (240 g) flour
- 2 cups (50 g) Rice Krispie cereal
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) with the rack centered for uniform heat distribution.
- Mixing Base: Cream butter and cheddar cheese using an electric mixer until smooth and homogeneous, eliminating any visible lumps.
- Seasoning Blend: Incorporate flour, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and garlic powder into the creamy mixture. Stir thoroughly until the dough coheres and ingredients are fully integrated.
- Crispy Integration: Gently fold Rice Krispies cereal into the seasoned dough, ensuring even distribution of crispy elements throughout the mixture.
- Shaping and Formatting: Using a teaspoon, form compact bite-sized spheres about 1 inch in diameter. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving modest spaces between morsels. Flatten each ball with fork tines, creating a decorative crosshatch pattern and light sprinkle of additional cayenne pepper.
- Baking Process: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes until edges turn golden brown and surfaces achieve a satisfying crispness.
- Cooling Stage: Remove from oven and let the cheddar rice crispy bites rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Use freshly grated sharp cheddar for maximum flavor intensity and better melting properties compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- Precise Mixing Technique: Mix butter and cheese thoroughly to create a uniform base, preventing uneven texture and ensuring consistent taste in every bite.
- Cereal Coating Strategy: Fold Rice Krispies gently to maintain their crispness and prevent crushing, which preserves the signature crunchy texture.
- Temperature Control: Allow bites to cool completely on the wire rack to set properly, preventing soggy bottoms and maintaining a crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg