Two-Cheese Appetizers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. (2 c.) Swiss cheese, grated
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. butter, at room temperature
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 egg
paprika

Preparation

Knead together in bowl 1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese and next 6 ingredients.
Form into ball and chill 15 minutes.
Divide dough in 6 equal pieces.
Shape each piece into rope 6-inches long.
Put ropes parallel to each other and cut ropes in 1/2-inch pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and flatten into a circle about 1/4-inch thick.
Arrange on baking sheet, leaving 2 inch space between.
Brush with egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water.
Sprinkle each with a little of the remaining Swiss cheese.
Bake in hot oven (425\u00b0) for 10 minutes, or until puffed and lightly browned.
Cool on rack.
Sprinkle with paprika and store in airtight container. Makes about 6 dozen.