Homemade Cheeze-Its Recipe
Learn how to make Homemade Cheeze-Its from scratch with this easy and delicious recipe. These cheesy, crispy crackers are perfect for snacking or entertaining!
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 100 crackers 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Dough:
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
- Prepare the Dough: In a food processor or blender, pulse the shredded cheddar cheese, softened butter, seasoning salt, and garlic powder until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add the Flour: Add the flour and pulse until the dough resembles coarse sand.
- Drizzle in Water: Drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and continue pulsing until the dough begins to form a ball. Add 1 more Tablespoon of water if needed.
- Chill the Dough: Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap, shape it into a disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll Out the Dough: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut dough in half and roll out each half of the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛-¼ inch thick.
- Cut and Bake: Use a sharp knife or a pastry cutter to cut the dough into small squares, approximately 1 inch in size. Use the tip of a skewer or a toothpick to poke a hole in the center of each square. Arrange the squares on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each piece. Bake for 12-16 minutes, or until the crackers are crisp and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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