Elevate your snacking game with these crisp and flavorful Sesame Cheese Crackers! Perfectly golden and irresistibly crunchy, these homemade crackers combine the sharp tang of shredded cheddar cheese with the nutty crunch of sesame seeds for an addictive bite. Enhanced with a hint of paprika and made with a buttery, flaky dough, these crackers are quick to prepare and bake in under 15 minutes. Whether you're hosting a gathering or looking for a savory snack, these cheesy, sesame-speckled delights are sure to impress. Serve them alongside dips, soups, or enjoy them on their own for the ultimate treat. Optimize your kitchen time with this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe!
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, unsalted butter (cut into small cubes), shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and paprika. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the sesame seeds and pulse again to evenly distribute them.
Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the mixture comes together into a dough. You may need slightly less or more water depending on your flour, so proceed cautiously.
Remove the dough from the food processor and form it into a disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch (3mm) thickness. Use a cookie cutter or knife to cut the dough into your desired cracker shapes.
Place the crackers onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crackers are golden and crisp.
Remove the crackers from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before storing in an airtight container.
Calories |
1396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 97.1 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.4 g | 267% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 3025 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 759 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 349 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.