Description

Cheese Dreams are bite-sized toasted sandwiches filled with a creamy, cheesy mixture that brings a comforting, retro vibe to any occasion. Perfectly golden-brown and buttery, they’re great as snacks or appetizers.

Ingredients

2 cups finely grated sharp Cheddar cheese (freshly grated from a block)

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 Tbsp heavy cream

1 large egg

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp salt

½ tsp dry mustard

Ground red pepper or hot sauce, to taste

1 (16‑oz) package firm white sandwich bread slices

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet.
Beat grated cheese and softened butter at medium speed until smooth.
Add heavy cream, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, dry mustard, and ground red pepper or hot sauce; blend well.
Trim crusts from bread slices and cut each into four squares.
Spread about 1 teaspoon of cheese mixture on half of the bread squares and top with the remaining squares to form sandwiches.
Spread more cheese mixture over the top and sides of each sandwich.
Arrange sandwiches on prepared baking sheet, 1 inch apart.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. If baking from frozen, add 10 more minutes.

Notes

Use freshly grated cheese for best flavor and texture.
To freeze, place sandwiches on a tray until solid, then wrap and store for up to three weeks.
Bake directly from frozen by adding 10 minutes to bake time.
For a milder flavor, reduce Worcestershire sauce or skip the hot sauce.
Experiment with different cheeses and seasonings for variety.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pieces
Calories: 180
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg