Homemade Cheez-Its

Name: Homemade Cheez-Its
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 180 crackers
Ingredients: 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese; ¼ cup unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings
180 crackers
Calories
9 kcal
Course
Snacks
Cuisine
American

Homemade Cheez-Its

John Morgan

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An incredibly easy recipe for a homemade version of Cheez-It cheddar snack crackers

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Ingredients

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8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
¼ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water

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Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the cheese, butter, and salt on low speed until combined. Add the flour and mix on low until pebbly. Slowly add 2 tablespoons of the water and mix as the dough forms a ball. If needed, add the additional tablespoon of water a little at a time until the dough forms. Pat the dough into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide the dough into two pieces and roll each into a very thin 10x12-inch rectangle (the dough should be no more than ⅛-inch high). Using a fluted pastry wheel, cut the rectangles into 1-inch squares, then transfer them to the baking sheets.
Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until puffed and browning at the edges. Immediately move the crackers to wire racks to cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.