Bacon-Smoked Paprika-Cheddar Bars

• Meat

  • 4 cups Applewood-smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled slices

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper, ground

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 2 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, sharp
  • 1 tbsp Half and half

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Description

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°.2. Beat cheese, butter, half-and-half, and salt at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, bacon, paprika, and ground red pepper, beating just until combined.3. Turn out onto a well-floured surface. Divide into 2 equal portions; flatten each into a square. Roll out each square to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2- x 3/4-inch strips, using a fluted pastry wheel. Place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden; cool on baking sheets on wire racks 30 minutes.