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Chile Cheese Wrap Ups
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter, softened
- 2 Tbsp hot chile powder (New Mexico, if possible)
- 2 Tbsp onion, finely minced
- 2 Tbsp jalapeno or habanero chiles, finely minced
- 1 c flour
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
To prepare the pastry:
Combine cheese, butter and chile powder. Mix in jalapenos until evenly distributed. Mix in flour and milk. Roll out
pastry to 1/4" thick.
Cut pastry into triangles big enough to wrap around any of the following fillings:
- Cooked shrimp
- Large pimento-stuffed green olives, drained well
- Cooked chorizo meatballs
- Large black olives, pitted
- Lil' Smokies (small cooked sausage links)
- Pecan halves
Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 375 for about 10-12 minutes. Makes around 3 dozen. Enjoy 'Em!
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