Description
A simple yet satisfying way to recreate homemade Cheez-Its, offering a crisp, cheesy snack that evokes nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, cold cubed butter, salt, paprika, and garlic powder to a food processor.
- Pulse the ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water one tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition until a cohesive dough forms.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 1-inch squares using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
- Use a skewer or toothpick to poke a small hole in the center of each square.
- Place the cracker squares onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each square.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
- Remove the crackers from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is cold to keep the crackers flaky. Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg