Description
Homemade Cheez-Its are delightful, crunchy snacks made from simple ingredients, allowing you to control flavors and ingredients for a healthier twist on the classic cheese cracker.
Ingredients
- Sharp cheddar cheese: 1 cup, shredded (about 4 oz)
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (about 120 g)
- Butter: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick, unsalted, softened)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (plus more for sprinkling)
- Cayenne pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Water: 2-4 tablespoons (cold)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour, salt, and cayenne pepper, then adding cheese and butter.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into small squares and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Experiment with different types of cheese for unique flavors.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding spices like garlic or onion powder.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade Cheez-Its, cheese crackers, snack recipe, baking