Cheddar Cornmeal Icebox Crackers
Crispy, buttery, and bursting with bold flavor, Cheddar Cornmeal Icebox Crackers are the perfect savory snack or accompaniment to your favorite cheese board. Made with a rich blend of sharp cheddar, cornmeal for a delightful crunch, and a hint of smoked paprika for a smoky finish, these homemade crackers strike the perfect balance between elegance and comfort. The dough is rolled into a log and chilled—making it easy to slice and bake fresh whenever the craving strikes. Ready in just 15 minutes of baking, these golden-brown crackers are ideal to serve at gatherings, pair with soups or dips, or enjoy on their own as a satisfying bite. Create a batch today and elevate your snacking game with this easy yet impressive recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornmeal
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Ice water
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarse and crumbly.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the food processor. Pulse a few times until the mixture forms pea-sized crumbs.
With the food processor running, gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and shape it into a log approximately 2 inches in diameter. Wrap the dough tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and slice it into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick.
Place the sliced crackers onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the crackers to cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.2 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.5 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 1926 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.7 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 48.6 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 847 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
