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Homemade Cheez-Its Recipe

4.4 from 80 reviews

Homemade Cheez-Its are a deliciously crunchy and cheesy snack made from simple ingredients like flour, cheese, butter, and salt. This easy recipe involves mixing the dough, rolling it out thinly, cutting it into squares, and baking until perfectly crisp, resulting in a flavorful alternative to store-bought crackers.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, shredded cheddar cheese, cold butter pieces, and salt. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend the mixture together until it forms a crumbly dough.
  2. Roll out the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out very thin, about 1/8 inch thick, for a crisp texture.
  3. Cut into squares: Use a knife or pizza cutter to slice the rolled dough into small squares, approximately 1-inch in size.
  4. Bake until crisp: Arrange the squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 12-15 minutes or until the crackers are golden and crispy. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of smoked paprika or garlic powder to the dough.
  • Be sure to roll the dough very thin to achieve a crispy texture.
  • Store cooled crackers in an airtight container to maintain their crispiness.
  • Sharp cheddar cheese works best to give a strong cheese flavor, but you can experiment with other cheeses.

Keywords: Homemade Cheez-Its, Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack, Cheddar Crackers, Easy Snack Recipe