Description
Learn how to make Homemade Cheez-Its, a delicious snack that’s easy to prepare and perfect for cheese lovers. These crispy cheddar crackers are a great alternative to store-bought versions, with a rich, savory flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crackers:
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
- flaky salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a food processor, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, butter, flour, and salt. Pulse until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Add water: Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the dough just comes together.
- Chill the dough: Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough: Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface until very thin, about 1/8 inch.
- Cut into squares: Use a pastry wheel or sharp knife to cut the dough into small squares, about 1 inch each. Poke a small hole in the center of each square.
- Bake: Transfer the squares to the baking sheets, sprinkle with flaky salt, and bake for 12–15 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
- Cool and store: Let the crackers cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika, cayenne, or garlic powder to the dough.
- Store the crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To keep them extra crisp, reheat in the oven at 300°F for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 10 crackers
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
