Cheesy Chive Crisps

By MarieR

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup minced chives
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• Dash garlic salt
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal

Details

Servings 54

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour, chives, salt, pepper sauce and garlic salt. Stir in cereal. Shape into four 6-1/2-in. x 1-1/2-in. logs. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.
To use frozen appetizers: Remove from the freezer 2 hours before baking. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are crisp and lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Refrigerate leftovers