Cheese Squares
Crispy, cheesy, and irresistibly savory, these homemade Cheese Squares are the ultimate snack for cheese lovers! Made with a blend of sharp Cheddar and nutty Parmesan, these bite-sized delights strike the perfect balance between buttery flakiness and cheesy richness. Spiced with a touch of black pepper and optional cayenne for a subtle kick, they're baked to golden perfection in just 15 minutes. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or accompaniment to soups and salads, these easy-to-make cheese crackers are a flavorful alternative to store-bought options. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these crowd-pleasers will disappear in no time. Don't forget to savor the delicious aroma of freshly baked cheese wafting through your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Ice water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to distribute the seasonings.
Add the unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheeses are evenly distributed.
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix just until the dough begins to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a rectangular disk. Roll the dough out to approximately 1/4-inch thickness using a rolling pin.
Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 1-inch squares. Arrange the squares on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each piece.
Bake the cheese squares in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cheese squares cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.2 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.2 g | 281% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 264 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 2250 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.1 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1051 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 273 mg | 6% | |
*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.
