These cheddar cheese cups contain only cheddar! Fill them with avocado feta mousse and crispy kale for the perfect party appetizer.
INGREDIENTS
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Cheddar Cup– 1 block (6 oz.) Cheddar Cheese, shreddedAvocado Feta Mousse:– 2 avocados, peeled and pitted– ½ cup crumbled feta cheese– 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice– 6 Tbsp milk– ¼ tsp black pepperBaked Kale– 2 cups kale leaves, cleaned with ribs removed– 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil– ¼ tsp red pepper flake– Pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350-degrees and oil muffin tin.
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Step 1
Shredded cheddar should be placed in small circular mounds on parchment or Silpat-lined baking sheets at least an inch apart.Bake cheese for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees until golden.
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Step 2
After 30-60 seconds, lift cheddar rounds with spatula and place in muffin tins. Form cheese cups. Wait 30-60 seconds before moving and work quickly to avoid gooey cheese.
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Step 3
Cool completely before removing muffin tin. In each cup, top avocado feta mousse with crumbled baked kale.
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Step 4
Make a mousse with avocado, feta, lime juice, milk, and black pepper.Mix kale, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl.
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Step 5
After coating kale, place leaves in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 16–20 minutes until crispy.Let cool after baking.