Description
Learn how to make your own Homemade Cheez-Its with this easy recipe. These crispy cheddar crackers are perfect for snacking and sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
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Cheez-Its:
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2–3 tbsp ice water
- Coarse salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a food processor, combine shredded cheddar, butter, salt, and garlic powder. Pulse until coarse crumbs form. Add flour and pulse until combined. Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Divide dough, flatten into discs, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out dough, cut into squares, and poke a hole in each. Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Store: Cool on wire racks and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use extra-sharp cheddar for bold flavor.
- Experiment with pepper jack or white cheddar for different variations.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 crackers
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
