Parmesan Cheese Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1/2 c. butter or margarine, cut up

Preparation

Combine flour, cheese and red pepper; cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly, but still dry.
Gently press mixture together with hands, working until blended and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
Shape into 2 (4 inch long) logs.
(Or roll into a 10 x 7 inch rectangle, 1/4 inch thick, on a lightly floured surface. Cut lengthwise into 8 strips and crosswise into 4 strips, forming 32 squares.)
Wrap in plastic wrap, chill 8 hours or freeze.
Freeze up to 3 months, if desired.
Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Slice logs 1/4 inch thick.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes on ungreased baking sheets until lightly browned.
Yield: 32 appetizers.