Cheddar Cups with Avocado Feta Mousse

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Cheddar Cups with Avocado Feta Mousse are the best ever party appetizer. The cheese cups require one ingredient & the entire appetizer is so easy to put together!

Cheddar Cup Ingredients:

Mousse Filling & Baked Kale Ingredients:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees & spray a muffin tin with cooking oil.

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Shred your block of cheese. Freshly shredded will be much better than pre-shredded!

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On parchment paper or Silpat-lined baking sheet, scatter shredded cheddar in small circular mounds, spaced an inch+ apart.

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Bake at 350 degrees for about 8-10 mind, when cheese is just turning golden.

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Let sit for 30-60 seconds & then lift rounds with spatula & fit into muffin tins. Press down to form. Let cool before removing.

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Places avocado, feta, lime juice, milk, & black pepper in a blender.

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Process until a smooth mousse is formed.

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Place kale in a bowl & toss together with olive oil, pepper flakes, & salt.

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Spoon or pipe avocado feta mousse into each cup & top with crumbled baked kale.

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These Cheddar Cups make for an awesome party appetizer. They look fancy, but are easy to make & guests will love them!

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Cheddar Cups with Avocado Feta Mousse