Homemade Cheez-Its
Crispy, cheesy crackers that bring a wave of nostalgia and are easy to make from scratch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 crackers 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the shredded cheddar cheese, flour, cubed butter, salt, paprika, and garlic powder in a food processor. Pulse until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the mixture forms a cohesive dough ball.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 1-inch squares and poke a small hole in each square.
- Place the squares on the baking sheet, spaced apart, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and spices to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg