Cheese Nips
Transform snack time with these irresistible homemade Cheese Nips—your new favorite cheesy treat! Crafted from sharp cheddar cheese, unsalted butter, and a hint of smoked paprika, these bite-sized crackers boast rich, savory flavor and a perfectly crisp texture. The recipe is delightfully simple, coming together in just 30 minutes with minimal ingredients and no artificial additives. Whether you're serving them as a standalone snack or pairing them with dips, these golden, flaky cheddar crackers are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, the satisfaction of baking your own crackers from scratch makes every bite all the more enjoyable. Perfect for cheese lovers, party platters, or midday munchies, these homemade Cheese Nips strike the ideal balance between nostalgic comfort and elevated homemade goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams Cheddar cheese
- 60 grams Unsalted butter
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Grate the cheddar cheese finely and bring it to room temperature. This ensures it mixes smoothly with the other ingredients.
In a food processor, combine the grated cheddar cheese, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, salt, and smoked paprika (if using). Process the mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
Add 1 tablespoon of cold water at a time to the mixture and pulse in the food processor until the dough just comes together. Avoid adding too much water; the dough should be firm but not sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and shape it into a flat disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes to chill.
Once chilled, lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to cut the dough into small squares, approximately 1-inch in size.
Place the squares onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each to allow for slight spreading. Use the tip of a skewer or fork to poke a small hole in the center of each square for that classic Cheese Nips look.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crackers are golden and crisp. Keep a close eye in the last few minutes to prevent over-browning.
Let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to an airtight container for storage.
Enjoy your homemade Cheese Nips as a snack or paired with your favorite dips!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.3 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.5 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 254 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 2407 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.4 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 641 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 586 mg | 12% | |
*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.
