Savory Cheddar Shortbread

• 1/4 stick butter, for lining baking sheet plus 1 pound butter, softened
• 3  cup  shredded Cheddar
• 4  cup  all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
• 1  tablespoon  garlic salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  cayenne

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Line a metal half sheet baking pan (12 by 17-inches) with parchment paper and butter. In large bowl, mix together butter, cheese, flour, garlic salt and cayenne. Turn out onto floured surface; knead lightly to blend well. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Score, with a paring knife, into small squares or rectangles. Prick each square with a fork twice to make a cross shape. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot or cold.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Yield: 5 dozen pieces

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Party

Episode: Everything's Better With Butter