Move over, cheese straws!
They are just as tasty though.
This classic recipe has made the rounds in family recipe boxes and community cookbooks for decades.
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These bite-size morsels combine the comfort of warm cheese toast with the elegance of tiny cheese souffles.
They make a greatsnackorsavory appetizerthat doesn’t require a plate.
Warm Cheese Box Bites are made of white bread cubes covered in a cheese mixture baked to crispy perfection.
Refrigerate, uncovered, until ready to use.
Trim crusts from bread slices.
Cut slices in half crosswise; cut each half into thirds to make a total of 30 pieces.
Spread cheese mixture evenly over tops and sides of bread pieces.
Arrange on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Chill, uncovered, until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
(To store in freezer, freeze on baking sheet until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Then transfer to a heavy-duty ziplock plastic freezer bag, and freeze up to 3 months.
Do not thaw before baking.)
While bread pieces chill, preheat oven to 375F.
Bake chilled bread pieces until golden brown and slightly puffed, 10 to 12 minutes.
