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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 6 Tbsp. Unsalted butter, cut into bi s
- 1 c. Sharp cheddar cheese, coarse y grated
- 3 Tbsp. Heavy cream
- 1 lrg Egg, beaten lightly
- 1 1/2 c. Swiss cheese, finely shredde
- 3 Tbsp. Butter, softened
Directions
- Into a bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and cayenne. Blend in the butter and Cheddar cheese.
- Stir in the cream, stirring till the mix forms dough. Chill, wrapped in wax paper, for 2 hrs. Roll out dough 1/16-inch thick on a lightly floured surface and cut into rounds, using a 1-1/2-inch cutter.
- Reroll scraps and cut out more rounds. Arrange on baking sheets, brush them lighly with the egg, and bake in the middle of a preheated 450f oven for 5-7 min, or possibly till browned lightly. In a small container, cream together the Swiss cheese and softened butter. Arrange half the rounds, bottom sides up, on baking sheets. Divide the cheese mix among them. Make sandwiches by pressing the remaining rounds on top and pressing lightly. Bake the croutes in the 450f oven for 4 min, or possibly till the cheese is just melted.
- Makes 46 croutes. a Gourmet 1969 favorite.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 61g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 259 | |
| Calories from Fat 165 | 64% |
| Total Fat 18.82g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 11.74g | 47% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium 51mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 13.11g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.36g | 0% |
| Protein 9.48g | 15% |
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