Tangy Cheese Bites

These hot cheese bites are a delicious and easy appetizer that always gets rave reviews. The sharp Cheddar and blue cheese give them a slightly tangy flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 80 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites
• 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 (1 pound) loaf unsliced Italian bread
• ¾ cup butter, cubed
• ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 1 ½ cups crumbled blue cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter 2 baking sheets.

Step 2

Cut crusts off bread. Cut bread into 1 1/2-inch cubes; set aside.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Remove from heat; stir in Cheddar and blue cheeses until melted.

Step 4

Beat egg whites in a small bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cheese mixture. Dip bread cubes in the cheese, turning to coat.

Step 5

Place dipped bread cubes on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.