Description
These homemade Cheeze-Its are crispy, cheesy crackers made with real sharp cheddar and simple pantry ingredients. They bake up golden, crunchy, and perfect for snacking, lunchboxes, or serving with soups and dips.
Ingredients
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2–3 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Place the shredded cheddar cheese, softened butter, seasoning salt, and garlic powder into a food processor or blender and pulse until crumbly.
- Add the flour and continue pulsing until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Drizzle in the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition until the dough comes together into a ball.
- Transfer the dough onto plastic wrap, shape into a disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the chilled dough in half and roll each portion on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into 1-inch squares using a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
- Poke a small hole in the center of each square with a skewer or toothpick.
- Arrange the crackers on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
- Bake for 12–16 minutes until crisp and lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing.
Notes
Use extra-sharp cheddar for a stronger cheese flavor.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for a spicy variation.
Dried rosemary or thyme can be added for extra flavor.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for added crunch and seasoning.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Freeze baked crackers or unbaked dough for up to 3 months.
Refresh crispness by warming in a 300°F oven for 3–5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker
- Calories: 18 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 1.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
