Spicy Cheese Bites Recipes

SPICY FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Form the leftover macaroni and cheese into 12 small balls.
• In a pie plate or shallow dish, whisk together the egg, water and the hot sauce. In a second pie plate or shallow dish combine the flour, chili powder, and salt and pepper, to taste.
• In a deep-sided skillet heat the canola oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
• Coat the macaroni and cheese balls in the egg mixture. Put into the seasoned flour mixture, making sure they are completely coated.
• Fry in hot oil, in batches, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a plate lined with a paper bag. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

SPICY CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Sift the flour and a little salt into a bowl. Set a non-stick pan on the heat with 150ml cold water and the chopped butter. Bring to the boil, stirring until the butter melts. Tip in all the flour and, using a wooden spoon, beat hard until the mix becomes smooth and starts to leave the side of the pan.
• Remove from the heat, beat in the gruyère and half the parmesan and cool for 5 mins. Gradually beat in the eggs until you have a smooth, thick, but spoonable mix - you may not need all the egg. Can be set aside now for 2 hrs without chilling.
• When ready to serve, heat the oil in a deep-fat frying pan to around 180C. Using 2 teaspoons scoop up neat dollops and carefully drop into the hot oil. Fry 6-8 dollops a time for 3-4 mins until golden and crisp - dunk the dollops under to brown evenly. Reheat the oil as necessary. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with the rest of the parmesan. Serve hot.

SPICY JALAPENO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, jalapeno peppers, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix to form a paste. Shape into balls and roll in bread crumbs until breading is about 1/4 inch thick. Place balls on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm or freeze in a resealable plastic bag for later.

SPICY THREE-CHEESE BACON BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Place bread slices with sides touching in single layer on parchment paper. Brush with oil.
• Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until bread is toasted. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together remaining ingredients except 1 tablespoon of the chives.
• Spoon mixture on toasted bread slices; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon chives.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Slide parchment and bread onto wooden cutting board or serving platter so guests can pull them apart. Serve warm.

CREAM CHEESE FAT BOMBS (NO-BAKE KETO CHEESECAKE BITES)

Steps:

• Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until very smooth. (This helps avoid clumps.)
• Add in the erythritol, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat again until smooth. Taste, then add extra sweetener if desired.
• Set 24 mini muffin liners on a baking sheet (or in mini muffin pans.) Use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out cheesecake balls and place one ball in each muffin liner. OR scoop the cheesecake mixture into a piping bag with a large tip and pipe 1 ½ tablespoon balls into the paper liners.
• Shave dark chocolate over the top of each ball if desired. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm. Then serve, or move the fat bombs to a airtight container and continue to refrigerate until ready to serve.

STEAK BITES WITH SPICY BLUE CHEESE CREAM

Steps:

• Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
• Toss together the steak, melted butter and steak seasoning in a bowl. Add to the skillet and cook until nicely seared on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes total. Remove the steak bites to a plate to rest and return the skillet to the heat.
• Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Stir in the rosemary, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook for 1 minute, until the garlic is heated through and no longer raw. Add the cream and bring it to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, then stir in the blue cheese, horseradish, 1 tablespoon of the chives and black pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Place the steak bites on a platter with toothpicks, with the sauce on the side. Garnish the plater with the remaining chives before serving.