Cheddar Cheese Pie Crust

Name: Cheddar Cheese Pie Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: for a 9-inch pie shell
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: CHEESE CRUST:; 1 1/4 c all purpose flour; 1/2 c frozen butter cubes; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 3-4 Tbsp ice water; 3 oz sharp shredded cheddar cheese

By Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter

This is a great crust to use for many of your pies or casseroles.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

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Serves:

for a 9-inch pie shell

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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CHEESE CRUST:
1 1/4 c

all purpose flour
1/2 c

frozen butter cubes
1/2 tsp

granulated sugar
3-4 Tbsp

ice water
3 oz

sharp shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make Cheddar Cheese Pie Crust

Step-by-Step

Place frozen butter cubes into a food processor. Pulse until butter breaks into smaller pieces, do not mush. Pour cheese, flour and sugar on top of the butter. Process until mixture turns into a coarse, crumb texture. Add ice water 1 Tablespoon at a time while the processor is running until the dough becomes slightly clumpy. Press together dough,if still crumbly add a little more water.
Place contents on a clean surface and press together into a round disk . Wrap disk in plastic wrap and chill for 45 minutes.
Remove and let rest for 15 minutes.
Roll out to 1/4- inch thickness. Fit in place in a 9-inch pie plate. Flute edges.
If using as a baked crust; poke holes all over the bottom about 40 holes with a fork; bake for 15-20 minutes at 350^ until golden brown.

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