Best 9 Crispy Cheese Cracker Recipes

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Crispy cheese crackers are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed as a snack or as a side dish. They are perfect for any occasion and can be easily customized to your taste. With a variety of recipes available, you can find the perfect crispy cheese cracker recipe that suits your needs. Whether you prefer a classic cracker with a sharp cheddar cheese flavor or a more unique cracker with a blend of spices, there is a crispy cheese cracker recipe that is sure to please.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHEF JOHN'S CHEESY CRACKERS



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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

½ teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
¾ cup lightly packed shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup lightly packed freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cold water, or as needed

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

HOMEMADE SQUEEZE CHEESE AND CRACKERS



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings (about 2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 ounces (168 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons Cheddar cheese powder
1/4 cup whole milk powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
Butter crackers, such as Townhouse, for serving

Steps:

  • In a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, add the butter and cream cheese. Process until fully combined. Add the cheese, milk and mustard powders. Process again until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.
  • Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small star tip. Pipe onto the crackers and serve immediately. Can be made a few days ahead and stored in the refrigerator, but let sit on the counter until it's soft enough to put into the piping bag before using.

CHEESE CRACKERS



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A light, crunchy, and savory snack cracker that has a bit of a kick. Easy recipe with minimal ingredients. Add 4 tablespoons sesame seeds to batter before kneading for a tasty option. Also a fun recipe for kids to help with.

Provided by Domestic Chef

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Cracker Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 150

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 pound Cheddar cheese, grated and room temperature
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, salt, and red pepper flakes in large bowl; add Cheddar cheese. Toss until cheese is coated. Pour in melted butter; stir until mixture is moist and crumbly. Add rice cereal and knead by hand until dough is well blended.
  • Roll dough into small 1/2-inch balls; arrange on a baking sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light and crispy, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 21.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

HOMEMADE CHEDDAR CRACKERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces sharp Cheddar, finely grated
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Pinch of cayenne
3 tablespoons ice water

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.

CHEESE KRISPIES CRACKERS



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This is a really popular recipe that's gone into 'public domain' on this island and goes really well with a glass of 'cabinet savage' when you're winding down just before dinner. Also it keeps well in an airtight cookie tin or can be well wrapped and frozen for a couple of months.

Provided by rangapeach

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 36 crackers, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 lb cold pack aged cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground celery seed
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blend butter and cheese in a food processor until creamy.
  • Add flour, one cup at a time.
  • Add seasonings.
  • Remove cheese mixture to a large bowl and mix in the rice cereal, kneading gently if necessary.
  • Place dough on a floured board and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Use a plain 2 inch cookie cutter to cut out.
  • Place onto cookie sheet and bake at 325°F.
  • for 20 minutes.
  • For variety you can use other seasonings like cayenne, finely minced onion, chives, itty bits of jalapeño, bacon bits, etc.

HOMEMADE CRISP CRACKERS



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Store-bought crackers have nothing on these cheesy crisps. Make them in advance and keep them handy in an airtight container for anytime snacking.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in cheese. Gradually add water and vinegar, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Wrap securely in waxed paper and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm., Divide into 6 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into an 8-in. circle. Cut into 8 wedges and place on greased baking sheets., Bake at 375° for 17-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOMEMADE CHEESE CRACKERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons ice water

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

CHEESE CRACKERS



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Cheddar crackers. Cheese wafers. Coins, biscuits, straws and crisps. Known by many names and claimed by many grandmothers, they are all the same, delicious thing: a savory, addictive, shortbread cookie. The key to any short dough - that distinctive tender sandy crumbly texture - is the high fat-to-flour ratio, and this version not only relies on butter but also counts on the delicious fats that come from sesame seeds, block Cheddar and even the oil from the pecans. For a remarkable distinction among the many, many versions of these to be found, toast them until just passing golden into brown, and see how that in itself sets these apart.

Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton

Categories     easy, quick, snack, crackers and chips, appetizer

Time 50m

Yield About 6 dozen crackers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup loosely packed grated Cabot Farms Vermont white Cheddar (about 3 ounces)
2/3 cup loosely packed grated pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 ounce)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 large egg yolk
1/3 cup pecans, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons untoasted white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons ice water

Steps:

  • Add the flour, both cheeses, salt and cayenne to the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until combined.
  • Scatter the cold butter chunks on top, and pulse again to form coarse crumbs.
  • Add egg yolk, pecans and seeds, and pulse to combine thoroughly, yielding a coarse grainy meal.
  • Transfer mixture to a large stainless-steel bowl. Sprinkle the ice water on top, and knead briefly to bring the dough together, as you would a pie dough.
  • Divide the dough into thirds, and roll each into a neat, 8-inch-long cylinder that is about the width of a silver dollar. Wrap each log in plastic wrap, and twist the ends tightly in opposite directions, forming a perfect and compact torchon. Refrigerate until well chilled and completely firm; overnight is ideal.
  • Heat the oven to 375. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats. Unwrap the dough, discarding plastic wrap, and slice the logs into thin coins, each about the width of a pencil.
  • Arrange the coins in neat rows on the prepared sheets, making sure they're not quite touching one another. This dough won't expand or flatten after baking.
  • Bake until golden at their centers and just starting to toast at their edges, about 20 minutes. Check them midway through baking, and rotate sheets if your oven bakes unevenly.
  • Transfer the baking sheets to wire racks to cool. Once they are fully cooled, transfer coins to an airtight container, where they will keep for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 31, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 16 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRISPY CRACKERS



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Versatile recipe. Add finely ground or chopped nuts, grated parmesan cheese, edible seeds, or anything else that fits your fancy.

Provided by The Scone

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter or 1/4 cup cold margarine
2/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Put the white flour, wheat flour, salt, and cold butter in food processor.
  • Process well.
  • Blend in the cold water.
  • Mixture should be crumbly, yet hold its shape when pressed together.
  • If too dry, add a little more water.
  • Gather mixture into a ball.
  • Roll out on lightly floured surface, to 1/8- or 1/4-inch thickness (Note: seeds, such as sesame, flax, or poppy, can be rolled into the dough at this point).
  • Cut dough into desired shape.
  • Place unbaked crackers onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Prick tops with fork, then wet tops with a little water (The water makes them crispy. Too much water makes them tough).
  • Bake in 400 degree oven for 10-14 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.2, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 520.7, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 7.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese: Use a cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan. Avoid using cheeses that are too hard or crumbly, as they will not spread evenly on the crackers.
  • Grate the cheese finely: This will help the cheese melt evenly and prevent it from clumping together.
  • Use a well-seasoned baking sheet: This will help the crackers to brown evenly and prevent them from sticking.
  • Bake the crackers until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are crispy and flavorful.
  • Let the crackers cool completely before serving: This will help them to set and become even crispier.

Conclusion:

Crispy cheese crackers are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of crackers that are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give these crispy cheese crackers a try!

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