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Chile Cheese Wrap Ups

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

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 inch 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!