Description
Make your own delicious and cheesy Homemade Cheez-Its with real cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup ice water
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine flour, salt, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and pulse to combine.
- Slowly add the ice water, pulsing until the dough just comes together.
- Divide the dough in half and flatten each half into a rectangle.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out one dough rectangle very thinly on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into small squares using a pizza cutter or knife.
- Place the squares on a baking sheet.
- Poke a hole in the center of each cracker with a toothpick.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can use different types of cheese.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 crackers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg