Homemade Cheez-Its

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    299 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Cheez-Its

Homemade Cheez-Its are a simple snack that is perfect for stuffing into lunchboxes.

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Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
  • 3 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces, cold
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons water ice cold

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, add the cheese, flour, butter, shortening, and salt. Pulse several times to combine.
  2. Gradually add cold water until the dough forms a ball, you may not need all of the water. The dough should not be sticky. Form the dough into a 4-inch disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. On a well floured surface, roll out the dough to ⅛-inch thickness. With a pastry wheel or a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1-inch squares and use a skewer or toothpick to poke a hole in the center of each.
  5. Bake for 19-23 minutes or until light brown at the edges. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.

Notes

  • Cheez-Its will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. 
  • 8 oz of shredded cheddar cheese should measure about 2 cups.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 12crackers Calories 299 (15%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 681mg (28%) Potassium 53mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 554IU (11%) Calcium 272mg (27%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 12crackers
Calories 299 15%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 681mg 28%
Potassium 53mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 554IU 11%
Calcium 272mg 27%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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