Cheese Crackers
This easy homemade Cheese Crackers recipe will provide you with tasty baked cheesy-flavored snack crackers similar to Cheez-Its.
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Homemade Crackers
Crackers are one of the most versatile snacks around, and these cheese crackers are no different! This easy recipe will provide you with tasty baked cheese crackers similar to Cheez-Its.
There’s something about a homemade version of a store-bought snack that’s amazingly delicious. I have nothing against store-bought snacks, of course, because trust me, I get them for my family all the time. But I love to bake, and when I have the ingredients, I always try to make these cheese crackers rather than buying Cheez-Its at the local grocery store!
If you’re health-conscious, this is a great way to feed the kids a super scrumptious snack without worrying about preservatives, weird chemicals, and unpronounceable ingredients. But even if you’re not worried about all that, these just seem to taste better. Maybe because these crackers are made with love, and we all know love as an ingredient makes everything taste better! ?
All you’ll need for homemade crackers like these are a few common ingredients you may already have, like flour, butter, and cheese. It’s super easy! I hope you enjoy them!
Cheese Crackers Recipe: Ingredients & Equipment
To make this recipe for homemade crackers, you’ll need …
Ingredients
- flour, cornstarch, salt – the base of your cheese cracker dough. You’ll also want to sprinkle the crackers with a little bit of salt before they’re ready to bake, as well.
- sharp Cheddar cheese – can’t have cheese crackers without cheese, of course!! You’ll combine this with your other dry ingredients to create the dough.
- onion powder, cayenne pepper – your spices. These give your crackers flavor and a teeny-tiny family-friendly kick. However, if you don’t like these two ingredients, feel free to leave one or both of them out! You’ll still have tasty cheese crackers in the end.
- butter – the final ingredient of your dough.
- water – if your dough is still super dry after adding the butter and combining all the ingredients, add water gradually until it comes to the right consistency.
Dietary note: You can easily make this recipe gluten-free by using pure cornstarch and gluten-free flour, such as the Bob’s Red Mill brand. You can also easily make this vegan by replacing the butter and the cheese with vegan substitutes. Otherwise, you can follow the directions pretty much the same as with the normal ingredients.
Equipment
- mixing bowl – a large one, for combining your ingredients into a dough.
- baking sheets, parchment paper – standard for any baking recipe like this! You’ll bake your cheese crackers on one of these.
- rolling pin – for flattening your dough out. (Lumpy crackers don’t seem very appetizing.)
- fluted pastry wheel – you know how crackers tend to always have those jagged edges? This will help you accomplish that!! Of course, you can always use a knife or pizza cutter if you prefer straight lines.
Homemade Cheese Crackers: FAQs
How long can you store these Cheese Crackers after they’re done?
If you use an airtight container, you can keep them on your counter for up to a week. After that, they go stale. Remember, these don’t have the preservatives that most store-bought snacks have!
Can you keep these Cheese Crackers in the freezer?
I don’t recommend it!! They don’t freeze well at all.
How long does it take to make homemade crackers like this?
You’ll need bout an hour and a half. 20 minutes of that is baking the crackers. Before that, you’ll need 40-45 minutes to prep the ingredients. Don’t forget to include some cooling time, too.
Do you need to use cheddar cheese?
Not at all!! You can use mozzarella, parmesan … really, any sharp and flavorful cheese that you (or your little ones) love.
My crackers are soft – what can I do to fix them?
You can try baking them for just a few minutes to re-crisp them.
Recipe Tips
- Try adding chopped fresh herbs for new flavor combos.
- For the crispiest crackers, be sure they are cooled completely before storing them airtight.
- It is imperative to keep your crackers away from any moisture, or they will go stale in just a couple of days.
