CHEDDAR CHEESE AND SESAME BITES10 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted Line a tray with aluminum foil. In a food processor, combine the cheese, sour cream, butter, shallot and salt and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Scoop up 1 heaping teaspoon of the mixture, roll between your palms to form a bite-sized ball and place on the tray. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Refrigerate the balls until firm, about 1 hour. Spread the sesame seeds on a plate. Roll the balls in the seeds, coating them evenly. Once the balls are coated, sprinkle any remaining seeds on a platter. Rest the balls on the seeds and serve. Makes 36 balls Source: Williams-Sonoma Entertaining: Cocktail Parties by Georgeanne Brennan
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