Description
Homemade Cheez-Its are crispy, cheesy crackers you can easily customize to your liking. This recipe offers a delicious, preservative-free alternative to store-bought snacks, perfect for kids and adults.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Seasoning Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tablespoons Ice Water
Instructions
- Combine shredded cheddar cheese, softened butter, seasoning salt, and garlic powder in a food processor. Process until crumbly.
- Add all-purpose flour and pulse until the mixture takes on a sandy texture.
- Gradually incorporate ice water, blending until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough out to ⅛ inch thickness and cut into 1-inch squares.
- Poke a small hole in the center of each square using a skewer or toothpick.
- Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 12-16 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend like almond or coconut flour.
- For a spicier kick, substitute pepper jack cheese for cheddar.
- Ensure crackers are completely cooled before storing to maintain crispness.
- These homemade Cheez-Its can be stored at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg