Homemade Cheez-Its
Delight in the nostalgia of crunchy homemade Cheez-Its, filled with sharp cheddar flavor and baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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 your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the shredded cheddar cheese, flour, butter, salt, paprika, and garlic powder in a food processor until coarse crumbs form.
- Form the dough by adding ice water gradually and pulsing until the mixture forms a cohesive ball.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 1-inch squares and poke a hole in the center of each square.
- Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden and crackers are crisp.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week. Refresh in the oven if they lose crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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