Homemade Cheez-Its
Homemade Cheez-Its are crispy, cheesy crackers that taste just like the boxed favorite but fresher and more flavorful. Made with real cheese and simple pantry ingredients, they’re perfect for snacking, packing in lunches, or serving at parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 6 cups (serves 6–8)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2–3 tbsp ice water
- Optional: 1/4 tsp garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine cheese, flour, butter, and salt. Pulse until crumbly.
- Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough just comes together.
- Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough out very thin (about 1/8 inch) on a floured surface.
- Cut into 1-inch squares with a pastry wheel or knife. Poke a small hole in each square with a skewer.
- Place squares on prepared baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
Use white cheddar, Parmesan, or pepper jack for flavor variations.Add cayenne or chili powder for a spicy kick.Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for extra crunch.Substitute whole wheat flour for nuttier flavor.Use a gluten-free flour blend to make them gluten-free.Store in an airtight container up to 1 week, or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/homemade-cheez-its/
