Homemade Cheese Crackers
Crispy, cheesy perfection comes to life with these Homemade Cheese Crackers—a snack that's as easy to make as it is irresistible to munch on! Featuring just a few pantry staples like sharp cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, and cold butter, these bite-sized treats pack bold flavor and a satisfying crunch. Elevate the taste with a dash of paprika for a subtle smoky kick, or keep it classic with pure cheese goodness. In just 30 minutes, including prep and bake time, you'll have 40 flavorful crackers perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or grazing at home. With simple techniques like rolling and cutting the dough into fun shapes or squares, this recipe is beginner-friendly while yielding professional-tasting results. Plus, storing them in an airtight container keeps them fresh and crispy for days. Ideal for homemade snack lovers searching for delectable cheese crackers, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Cheddar cheese, grated
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 60 grams Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, pulse together the grated cheddar cheese, flour, cold butter, salt, and paprika (if using) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough begins to form a ball. Avoid over-processing.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 1-inch squares. You can also use small cookie cutters for fun shapes.
Transfer the cut pieces to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about half an inch apart.
Using the back of a fork, prick each cracker once in the center to ensure they bake evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove the crackers from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Store the cheese crackers in an airtight container to maintain their crispiness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.3 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.1 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 292 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 3337 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1104 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 328 mg | 7% | |
*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.
