Description
These amazing homemade cheese crackers are easy to make and bursting with cheesy flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, shredded cheese, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the softened butter, mixing with your hands or a fork until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse meal.
- Gradually add in the water, just enough until a dough begins to form.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into squares or fun shapes using a cookie cutter and transfer them onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack, then enjoy your homemade cheese crackers!
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle some herbs like rosemary or thyme right before baking. These crackers can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 crackers
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg