Vermont Cheddar & Maple Crackers
Submitted by terihy
Whole-grain crackers topped with sharp cheddar, pecans, and maple syrup, broiled until bubbly. These Vermont-inspired appetizer bites vanish fast at any gathering.
YIELD
3 dozenPREP
10 minCOOK
15 minREADY
30 minThese little crackers have no business being this addictive, but here we are.
Sharp cheddar gets mixed with chopped pecans, mayo, a drizzle of real maple syrup, and a dash of Worcestershire into a spreadable topping. Dollop it onto whole-grain crackers, slide them under the broiler, and in minutes you’ve got three dozen bubbling, golden bites that taste like a New England cheese board in handheld form.
The maple adds just enough sweetness to play off the sharp, tangy cheddar, and the pecans bring a toasty crunch that holds up even after broiling. They disappear so fast you might want to double the batch.
Pro Tips
- Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup. The difference in flavour is night and day for a recipe this simple.
- Watch the broiler like a hawk. The crackers go from perfectly bubbly to scorched in about 30 seconds.
- Spread the topping right to the edges of the crackers so it doesn’t slide off as it melts.
- Make the cheese mixture ahead and refrigerate. Spread and broil just before guests arrive for a hot, fresh appetizer with zero last-minute stress.
Ingredients
Directions
Mix the cheese, pecans, mayonnaise, maple syrup and Worcestershire sauce together in a medium-sized bowl.
Spread the mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls evenly on the crackers.
Place the crackers on a flat pan or cookie sheet and run it under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Transfer the crackers to a plate and serve at once.
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