Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Cheez-Its at home with this easy recipe. These cheddar snack crackers are perfect for snacking and are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
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Cheese Crackers:
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a food processor, pulse cheddar cheese, butter, flour, salt, and paprika until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough just comes together.
- Chill the Dough: Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat and Cut: Preheat oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 1-inch squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Bake: Use a skewer or toothpick to poke a small hole in the center of each square. Place on prepared baking sheets and sprinkle lightly with coarse salt. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding garlic powder or cayenne pepper to the dough.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus chilling time
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 crackers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
