Cheddar Cheese Biscotti: Edwards Crossroads Cutting Board Giveaway
Instead of crackers, try this savory version of the Italian cookie. Cheddar cheese biscotti pair well with soup, chili and cheese platers.
[Disclosure: I received a complimentary cutting board from Edwards Crossroads. Thoughts and opinions in the post are my own.]
I have two goodies for you today: 1) a yummy savory biscotti recipe and 2) a chance to win a gorgeous wood cutting board (beautiful enough for serving any holiday nosh to your guests.)
First up: Cheddar Cheese Biscotti.
When I started getting serious about cooking and baking in my mid-twenties, biscotti became my go-to cookie.
There's no real reason why. Granted, I am Italian-American, but I don't remember anyone in my family making them routinely - like pizzelles - which are always a holiday staple.
But over the years, I've baked all kinds of biscotti variations from Iced Lemon Biscotti to Pistachio Cherry but never thought to do a savory version until I tried making homemade crackers a few times (like these Pepper Jack Cornbread Crackers - easier to make than cookies in my book.)
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What I really like about these cheese biscotti is you can use just about any type of cheese in the recipe- preferably a strong flavored cheese like an extra sharp Cheddar, Parmesan or even blue cheese.
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Cheddar Cheese Biscotti
- Yield: 24-26 biscotti. 1x
Description
Instead of crackers, try this savory version of the Italian cookie. Cheddar cheese biscotti pair well with soup, chili and cheese platers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup plain Greek style yogurt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 6 ounces Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, thyme, salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix together yogurt, butter and eggs. Fold in cheese.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until dough comes together.
- On a floured surface, roll out dough into a 16-inch log. Press down to ½-inch thickness.
- Place log on tray coated with cooking spray and bake for 25-30 minutes or until it starts to turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and carefully place on rack to cool for 10 minutes.
- Lower oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Using a serrated knife, carefully slice biscotti into ½-inch pieces. Place on cooking tray bottom side down (this way you won't have to flip them during baking.)
- Put back into oven and bake about another 25 minutes or until golden brown all over (careful not burn edges.)
- Remove from oven and cool biscotti on a wire rack.
- Serve in bread basket or instead of crackers with cheese or soup/chili.
Serving ideas: add these to a cheese plate in place of crackers, include them in the bread basket, serve them with soup or chili for dunking or just enjoy them straight up as a savory snack!
OK, now for this giveaway! I first learned about Edwards Crossroads through Jenna @Healthy Made Easy who went to school with the owner, Aaron. Woodworking has been a part of Aaron's family for generations and now he's continuing the tradition through crafting these gorgeous wooden boards.
Each board is individually handcrafted and made from wood locally sourced from North Carolina. (Gorgeous, right??)
Here's my black walnut board - it's so beautiful I almost didn't want to cut on it (but I did.)
But that's the cool thing about these boards, they are both functional for food prep and food service. And there's a wide variety of styles, wood types and sizes - a unique gift for a special someone on your holiday gift list this year (or maybe for yourself 🙂
So, here's the deal: One winner will receive this gorgeous Edwards Crossroads Black Walnut Banquet Board (pictured below, retail value $70.) Contest ends 11/17/15 at 12:00 a.m. Must be U.S. resident and at least 18 years old to enter.
UPDATE: The contest is now over and the winner is Pamela F. - congrats!
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wow i never thought to make a savory biscotti, how wonderful! such a great idea!
they are even better than some crackers IMHO 🙂
You always make the best biscotti and inspired me to make the iced ones too. Now I need to try these savory ones - so yummy! And love that cutting board. I wouldn't want to use it either, it's so pretty. I usually use my wood boards for breads and veggies.
I remember when you made those biscotti for the hubby and yes, you must try these too 🙂 Whenever I get a brand new gorgeous cutting board, I don't want to mark it up at all!
Biscotti's have ALWAYS been my go to cookie. Usually it's a sweet one with coffee..but either way, I just love the CRUNCH. These look abslutely delicious Deanna! I am sure the thyme adds such a wonderful flavor.
xo,
Sarah Grace
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Sooooo good with coffee - I have a hazelnut mocha biscotti I make that I LOVE.
That's a beautiful cutting board! The 2 I have a super old plastic ones 😛 Not the prettiest of things!
Maybe you'll be a winner and be able to say good bye to the plastic ones 🙂
I just switched out my old plastic cutting boards for nice wood cutting boards and haven't looked back. They are functional but oh so pretty to look at. I don't think I've ever had a savory biscotti but they sound great. I bet they would be perfect to dunk in soups or even crumbled like a crouton on salads.
Love the idea of crumbling them into croutons!
Beautiful cutting boards! I would be afraid to actually cut on them.
This is such a fabulous recipe! I am obsessed with Nonni's Biscotti and tried years ago to make biscotti and it was an epic fail. I love your sweet combos too, I just may have to give it another try this season if you promise it's easier than cookies lol!
If not, can I order a tin of these for Grandpa for Christmas!! 🙂 Lovely board too, what a clever gift idea too! I got my parents an engraved wood cutting board for their anniversary and now its the center of the appetizer table every year!
I love biscotti and have wanted to try a savory one for a while now. This sounds perfect. Thank you for the recipe and the lovely give-way offer.
I just made them tonight. Delish! I'll be making for for holiday gifts.
Oh wow - thanks for reporting back in that you made them - so glad they turned out well for you and they certainly will make unique holiday gifts!
Terrific idea for a biscotti; especially for us cheese lovers. Pinning!
That biscotti looks really good. I use a plastic cutting board but Id rather have a wooden one. My daughter made a pig cutting board when she was in 5th grade but I dont use it. Its to cute. Lol! Thank you for the chance 🙂
Oh that pig cutting board is definitely to be treasured - would love to see a photo of it!!
LOVE the idea of these for holiday gifts! These look amazing. I think these would pair incredibly with a fruit and cheese board, pinning to make!
I have made biscotti several times and tried this recipe to the T and even after baking extra 25 minutes on the finally step, biscotti still not crispy as other sweet biscotti. Is it because of the cheese? Better eat up, don't think it will keep .
Hey Diana - Thank you for your feedback. This savory version is definitely not as crispy/hard as the sweeter versions so if you prefer a bit more crispy, I'd do the first round of baking at 375 and then lower to 350 for the second round.