Description
Spicy Pioneer Woman Jalapeno Cheese Crisps combine crisp edges with melted cheese perfection. Cheese lovers and heat seekers can quickly prepare this simple snack that delivers bold southwestern flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (475 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 jalapeno, fresh
- 1 pinch smoked paprika
- 1 pinch garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack in center and preheat to 375°F with parchment-lined baking sheet for smooth cheese crisp release.
- Cheese Arrangement: Create uniform circular cheese disks across baking surface, ensuring consistent thickness and strategic placement.
- Jalapeño Distribution: Scatter chopped jalapeños evenly across cheese rounds, pressing gently with spatula or fingertips to embed peppers securely into cheese base.
- Baking Process: Slide tray into preheated oven, monitoring transformation for 5-7 minutes until edges turn golden and develop intricate lacy patterns with crisp texture.
- Cooling Stage: Extract tray from oven and permit crisps to solidify directly on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, allowing natural cooling and structural stabilization.
- Serving Technique: Delicately transfer crisps using thin spatula onto serving plate, handling with precision to maintain structural integrity and preserve delicate crisp texture.
- Enjoyment: Present immediately while crisps maintain optimal warmth and crunchiness, offering guests a vibrant, spicy cheese experience with robust flavor profile.
Notes
Monitor Cheese Thickness: Maintain an even, thin layer of cheese to ensure uniform crisping and prevent uneven browning or burning.
Control Jalapeño Spiciness: Adjust jalapeño quantity based on personal heat tolerance; remove seeds for milder flavor or add more for extra kick.
Prevent Cheese Burning: Keep a close eye during baking, as cheese can quickly transition from golden to burnt within seconds of overcooking.
Select Cheese Wisely: Use high-fat, low-moisture cheeses like cheddar or parmesan for best crisp texture and maximum flavor development.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg