What You Need:

2 tbsp butter, softened
1 C of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 C of flour
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp celery seed
1 (3-oz.) pkg. hickory smoked almonds

How to Make It:

Mix the butter and cheese together until smooth.
Add the flour, cayenne pepper and celery seed and knead until the mixture forms a ball.
Place a teaspoonful of the cheese dough around each almond to completely cover the almond.
Place the covered almonds into a circle of 9 on 4 microwave safe plates.
Microwave the cheese almonds on high for 2 minutes, rotating the plate a quarter turn after 1 minute.
The cheese dough should be slightly dry and puffy when done.
Repeat until all the cheese almonds have been cooked.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Makes 3 dozen

These appetizers are not only easy but very tasty. Use any type of almonds you prefer such as regular, barbecued or even cheese flavored. It’s a sure bet these appetizers won’t be around long.