Description
Delight in the crispy, cheesy goodness of Homemade Cheez-Its, a perfect snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
1 8-ounce block extra sharp cheddar cheese
coarsely shredded
4 tablespoons (2 ounces) cubed unsalted butter
at room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (120 grams; 4 1/4 ounces) unbleached all purpose flour
2 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, butter, and kosher salt.
- Mix in the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water gradually until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into squares or desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy your Homemade Cheez-Its!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like paprika or cayenne pepper to the dough.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (approx. 6–8 crackers)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Homemade Cheez-Its, cheddar cheese, snack recipes, baking, American cuisine