Pecan Cheddar Snacks

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Pecan Cheddar Snacks
30 min.
3
480kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian snack that's sure to impress your friends and family? Look no further than these Pecan Cheddar Snacks! Perfect as a side dish or a standalone treat, this recipe is not only vegetarian-friendly but also comes together in just 30 minutes. With a delightful balance of flavors and textures, these snacks are the perfect blend of crispy, cheesy, and nutty goodness.

Each serving contains around 480 calories, making it a satisfying yet reasonable portion for 3 persons. The caloric breakdown features a healthy mix of protein, fat, and carbs, ensuring you get a well-rounded snack. The protein content is at 9.02%, fat at 68.44%, and carbs at 22.54%, making it a snack that satisfies your cravings without weighing you down.

To create these delectable morsels, you'll need a handful of simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. The combination of biscuit/baking mix, softened butter, cayenne pepper, crisp rice cereal, egg, all-purpose flour, chopped pecans, and shredded cheddar cheese creates a symphony of flavors that is both comforting and exciting.

With minimal equipment required - just a bowl, a baking sheet, and an oven - this recipe is perfect for both seasoned bakers and those new to the kitchen. So, why not give these Pecan Cheddar Snacks a try for your next gathering or as a cozy treat at home? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon baking mix 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • pinch ground pepper 
  • cup rice cereal crisp
  •  eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, biscuit mix and cayenne. Stir in butter until crumbly.
  2. Add cheese and egg; mix well. Stir in cereal and nuts.
  3. Shape into 1-1/2 in. balls; place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  5. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories480kcal
Protein9.02%
Fat68.44%
Carbs22.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.67
Glycemic Load
11.71
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.718695818082%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.95mg
Delphinidin
1.32mg
Catechin
1.32mg
Epigallocatechin
1.02mg
Epicatechin
0.15mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:479.84kcal
23.99%
Fat:37.24g
57.3%
Saturated Fat:15.17g
94.81%
Carbohydrates:27.6g
9.2%
Net Carbohydrates:25.1g
9.13%
Sugar:1.48g
1.65%
Cholesterol:114.16mg
38.05%
Sodium:329.26mg
14.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.05g
22.1%
Manganese:0.98mg
49.15%
Selenium:18.8µg
26.86%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.44%
Phosphorus:228.93mg
22.89%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.9%
Folate:69.32µg
17.33%
Calcium:171.18mg
17.12%
Vitamin A:764.88IU
15.3%
Copper:0.29mg
14.37%
Zinc:1.97mg
13.1%
Iron:2.03mg
11.3%
Fiber:2.51g
10.02%
Vitamin B3:1.92mg
9.59%
Magnesium:36.94mg
9.23%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.82%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.36%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.15%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.52%
Potassium:151.98mg
4.34%
Vitamin K:2.87µg
2.74%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.71%