Description
A delicious and easy recipe for homemade cheese crackers, perfect for snacking or sharing at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cold water as needed
- Optional spices (paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper)
Instructions
- Grate the cheese and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the flour and salt.
- Incorporate the grated cheese into the dry ingredients until well-blended.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Add cold water gradually to bring the dough together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface and cut into shapes.
- Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality cheese for maximum flavor. Try mixing different types of cheese for a unique taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese crackers, homemade snacks, party food, easy recipe, baking