Cheesy firecrackers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion! They are made with simple ingredients like wonton wrappers, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese, and can be customized to your liking with different spices, herbs, and vegetables. Whether you are entertaining guests or just looking for a quick and tasty snack, cheesy firecrackers are sure to be a hit!
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HOMEMADE CHEDDAR CRACKERS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the Cheddar, flour, butter, salt, seasoned salt and cayenne in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles sand. Add the ice water and pulse until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into squares with a pizza cutter. Use a wooden skewer to poke a small hole in the center of each square. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Allow to cool before packing up.
KIDS CAN MAKE: HEALTHY CHEESY CRACKERS
We cracked the boxed-cheese-cracker code with this super simple recipe. The dough comes together quickly in a food processor. For little and big kids: Let them measure ingredients and sprinkle on the toppings. For big kids: Let them try rolling out the dough.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h40m
Yield 10 servings (about 100 crackers)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the egg white, vinegar and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl; set aside. Refrigerate the egg yolk in a small bowl, covered, until ready to use.
- Pulse the flour, salt, mustard, paprika and turmeric in a food processor to combine. Add the butter, Cheddar and Parmesan, and pulse until the butter is completely broken up. Pour in the egg white mixture, and pulse until the dough comes together in a ball. (It's OK if it's a little wet.)
- Place the dough on a large piece of plastic wrap, and pat it into a 1/2-inch-thick square. Wrap it up, and refrigerate to chill and firm up the dough, about 1 hour.
- Position 2 oven racks at the top and bottom thirds of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Roll the dough out on a large piece of parchment (to keep it from sticking to the counter) into a 10-inch square about 1/8 inch thick. (Dust the dough with flour if you find it too sticky.) Trim the edges to straighten the square, then cut it into 1-inch squares (a pizza cutter works great).
- Whisk 2 teaspoons water into the egg yolk. Brush the mixture over the tops of each cracker. Sprinkle each with the tiniest pinch of salt.
- Bake the crackers, 2 baking sheets at a time, until they are deep golden brown on the bottom, about 20 minutes, rotating the sheets about halfway through. Let the crackers cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Store the crackers at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze them for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 45 milligrams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 grams
HOMEMADE CHEESE CRACKERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: shredded cheddar cheese, unsalted butter, salt, flour, ice water
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Snacks
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Using a hand mixer or standing mixer, combine cheese, butter, and salt in a large bowl.
- Once combined, mix in the flour and add the ice water one tablespoon at a time.
- The dough should hold together but crumble apart if you break it up in your hand. If it seems too dry, add a little more ice water.
- Separate dough into two halves and pack together into discs. Wrap in parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough to ⅛ of an inch (½ cm), pinching the cracks on the ends.
- Cut into 1 inch x 1 inch (2 ½ x 2 ½ cm) squares and pierce a hole in the middle of each square for ventilation during baking.
- Place the separated crackers on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 13 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 0 grams
FIRE CRACKERS
Seasoned saltine crackers that are simple to make and add a special touch for your dips and spreads at parties. I have had these on several occasions at bachelorette parties and babies showers but was never given the recipe. My sister had them recently at a birthday party, got the recipe, and passed it on to me. Unfortunately, I don't know who to credit for this, but it's certainly a keeper!!! Was initially concerned about the amount of oil, but hey, it's party food, RIGHT? I have used whole wheat crackers and different kinds of dip/dressing mixes successfully so have fun and get creative!
Provided by CheCheCherie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line crackers on ends (like dominoes) in an air-tight container.
- In a small bowl, mix oil, dressing mix, peppers, and garlic powder.
- Stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Continue to stir to prevent the pepper from settling on the bottom of the bowl.
- Spoon mixture evenly over crackers, like drizzling icing on a cake.
- Close lid tightly and flip the container over every 5 minutes for about 20 minutes. Lightly shake back and forth to make sure all the crackers are coated.
- Store in a ziplock bag. Will keep for about a week -- if they last that long!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.2, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 145.1, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.8
FIRECRACKER CASSEROLE
My husband and I love this southwestern-style firecracker casserole. The flavor reminds us of enchiladas, but the recipe doesn't require the extra time to roll them up. -Teressa Eastman, El Dorado, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, chili powder, cumin and salt. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange tortillas over the top. Combine soup and tomatoes; pour over tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
CHEF JOHN'S CHEESY CRACKERS
These crunchy, crispy crackers have a big, bold cheese flavor. They're vastly superior to anything you can get at the store. You can change up the cheeses and the spices. It's really a fun thing to play around with.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Kids
Time 1h20m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with vegetable oil.
- Place butter into a mixing bowl; add Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix together with the back of a spatula until thoroughly combined.
- Mix flour into cheese mixture with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle in cold water, 1 or 2 drops at a time, and mix with spatula until it comes together in a dough that holds its shape when squeezed.
- Transfer dough to a work surface and press into a thick, flattened disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Roll dough out on a floured work surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Use a pizza cutter to cut 1-inch wide strips from the dough. Cut strips crosswise into rectangles about 1 1/2-inches long. Use the back of a bamboo skewer to punch 5 small holes into each cracker. Arrange crackers onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crackers are browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Let stand about 3 minutes for crackers to cool and release from the foil. Let cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 43.5 mg
CHEESY CEREAL CRACKERS
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (4 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pulse the cereal squares in a food processor until very fine. Add the flour, Pecorino Romano and Parmesan and pulse a few more times to combine. Add the butter and pulse until combined. Turn on the food processor and add the olive oil and 1/4 cup of heavy cream, then add a tablespoon of heavy cream at a time until the mixture comes together into a dough.
- Dump the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out with a rolling pin (about 1/8 inch thick). Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and cut into squares with a pizza roller. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
ROOSTER'S FAMOUS FIRE CRACKERS
'Originally developed at Roosters, a gourmet take-out, cookware shop, and cooking school in Greensboro, North Carolina, food scientist and best-selling cookbook author Shirley Corriher shared this recipe with us.' All the rage presently at CT Classic (you know who you are!). Copying here for posterity (and easier access). You can experiment with regular saltines, various seasonings and cheeses. Variations included in the instructions of this recipe.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Thanksgiving
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Arrange a rack in the center and preheat oven to 475ºF. Spray a 10x15-inch jelly-roll pan (not shiny) with nonstick cooking spray, and arrange crackers (about 40) in rows so that crackers are touching each other. One sleeve fits almost perfectly in this size pan.
- Sprinkle seasoning over crackers, then sprinkle with as many pepper flakes as you dare. About 5 flakes to a cracker is good. Finally, top evenly with grated cheese.
- Bake for 1 minute only. Turn the oven off. Leave in the oven overnight.The hot oven melts and browns the cheese, producing an even coating of crisp brown cheese. The fat from the cheese soaks inot the crackers and puffs them slightly. Leaving them in the oven dries them out well so that they are super crunchy. Break apart and eat or store. They keep well for several weeks sealed in an airtight tin.
- Note: From The Oregonian: The basic method, which we cribbed from an old recipe called Rooster's Famous Fire Crackers, calls for placing a layer of saltines on a baking sheet, sprinkling it with shredded cheese and spices, and baking briefly in a super-hot oven. The cheese melts, then crisps up as it cools. The spices -- any blend of you can dream up -- give it zing, and the results are addictive. After falling in love with Fire Crackers, we couldn't stop there. We tried different cheeses -- some mellow, some sharp -- and different spices, from barbecue rubs to lemon-dill. After lots of testing, we found a handful of great combinations, such as Smoky Cheddar and Barbecue, and Lemony Parmesan and Red Pepper. Don't wait for a party to try them.
- Note: Here are a few tips to remember as you make these snacks at home:.
- • Use any type of saltine cracker you like.
- • Finely shred the cheese using the small holes on the grater, so it melts into a uniform layer.
- • Don't be afraid to improvise; any kind of cheese/herb combo is fair game, though we especially like spice blends combining some heat and a bit of sweetness.
- Fire Cracker variations:.
- Make these versions using the accompanying basic recipe for Rooster's Famous Fire Crackers, or use them to inspire your own creations.
- Smoky cheddar crackers:.
- 6 ounces of smoked cheddar (shredded on the finest holes of a grater).
- 1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning blend (such as KC Masterpiece BBQ Seasoning).
- Spicy jack crackers:.
- 6 ounces pepper jack (shredded on the finest holes of a grater).
- 1 tablespoon Spicy Montreal Steak Seasoning (McCormick).
- Gouda and seed crackers:.
- 6 ounces gouda (shredded on the finest holes of a grater).
- 1/2 teaspoon dehydrated garlic flakes.
- 1/2 teaspoon dehydrated onion flakes.
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds.
- 1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds.
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds.
- 1 tablespoon pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds).
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Lemon-parmesan crackers:.
- 5 ounces shredded parmesan cheese (shredded on the finest holes of a grater).
- Grated zest of 2 lemons.
CHEESY PARMESAN CRACKERS (SO EASY!)
Make and share this Cheesy Parmesan Crackers (so easy!) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by OceanIvy
Categories Breads
Time 35m
Yield 40-50 crackers
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- In large bowl or food processor,cut butter into the flour until the mix resembles coarse meal.
- Add cheese& egg yolk,mix well.
- Add just enough water to form a dough that will hold together in a cohesive ball.
- (Texture will be somewhat crumbly,but dough will hold together when pressed) Divide dough into 2 equal portions for rolling.
- On floured surface,roll each into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out individual crackers about 2 inches across with cookie cutter or sharp knife.
- Place them on ungreased baking sheet,& prick each 2 or 3 times with a fork.
- Bake 10 minutes,& turn the crackers over.
- Bake another 5-10 minutes,or until medium brown.
- Let them cool on wire rack.
CHEESY CRACKERS
Cheesy crackers just like your favorite! Easy, fast, fun, and yummy!
Provided by Annie
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Combine milk, cornstarch, and seasoning in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
- Add Cheddar cheese and mix until smooth. Sift flour into the mixture a bit at a time and mix until you have a dough ball you can roll out.
- Roll out the dough on a sheet of parchment paper until as thin as you can. Cut dough into strips with a pizza cutter, and then into squares. Slide crackers and parchment paper onto a cookie sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 303 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh produce and spices will give your firecrackers the best flavor. If possible, buy organic ingredients to avoid pesticides and herbicides.
- Choose the right cheese: A good melting cheese is essential for firecrackers. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack are all good choices. You can also use a blend of cheeses for a more complex flavor.
- Don't overfill the wonton wrappers: Too much filling will make the firecrackers difficult to seal and they may burst open during frying.
- Fry the firecrackers in hot oil: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming greasy.
- Serve the firecrackers with your favorite dipping sauce: Ranch dressing, honey mustard, or sweet and sour sauce are all good options.
Conclusion:
Cheesy firecrackers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for parties and potlucks. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty snack that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give cheesy firecrackers a try.
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