Parmesan & Thyme Crackers for #InaFriday

Cheese and crackers are always a hit for appetizers before dinner.  Ina combines the two in a savory, delicious cracker that is the perfect small bite with a glass of wine or champagne.  You can make the roll ahead and freeze for up to 6 months.

1/4 lb. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup) 1 tsp. minced thyme leaves 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter for 1 minute.  With the mixer on low speed, add the Parmesan, thyme, salt and pepper and combine.  With the mixer still on low, add the flour and combine until the mixture is in large crumbles, about 1 minute.  If the dough is too dry, add 1 tsp. water. Dump the dough onto a floured board, press it into a ball and roll into a 9-inch log.  Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 4 days. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Cut the log into 3/8-inch rounds with a small, sharp knife and place them on a sheet plan lined with parchment paper.  Bake for 22 minutes, until lightly browned.  Cool and serve at room temperature.

Here are a few of my blogger friends that also have First Friday recipes.

•  Alyce @ moretimeatthetable
• Barbara @ Moveable Feasts 
• Bhavna @ Just a Girl From AAmchi Mumbai
• Chaya @  Bizzy Bakes
• Linda  @ Tumbleweed Contessa
• Minnie @ The Lady 8 Home
• Mireya @ My Healthy Eating Habits
• Rocky Mountain Woman @ Rocky Mountain Woman
•  Veronica @ My Catholic Kitchen
• Mary - Mary @ Everyday Miracles and Mayhem
• Peggy @ Pantry Revisited

~Barefoot Contessa - Back to Basics *If frozen, defrost overnight in the refrigerator and then slice and bake.