These easy cheesy bites are a great appetizer for parties.  You can use pre-grated cheese but if you grate your own it will melt better.  And for goodness sake, use up all the various odd bits of cheese – more fun!

Ingredients:

• 2 sticks butter, softened  (1 cup)
• 2 c all-purpose flour
• 3 c grated sharp cheddar cheese (3/4 pound)
• 2 c puffed rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
• 1/2 tsp ground red pepper

Directions::

1. Preheat oven to 325°
2. Line baking sheets with baking parchment or silicone lined baking mat
3. Mix butter, flour, red pepper with a mixer
4. Add cheese.
5. .Mix in cereal with your hands (clean hands), or a spoon.
6. Form into small balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter.
7. Placed on lined baking sheets about 1-inch apart.
8. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork that has been dipped in water.
9. Bake at 325°for 12-14 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Serves:  Forgot to count.

Source:  She Wears Many Hats