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Homemade Cheez-Its
Homemade Cheez-Its are a simple snack that is perfect for stuffing into lunchboxes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 299 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 tablespoons cold butter cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons ice cold water
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the cheese, flour, butter, shortening, and salt. Pulse several times to combine.
- 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.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Bake for 19-23 minutes or until light brown at the edges. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.
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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
Serving
12crackers
Calories
299
(15%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
681mg
(28%)
Potassium
53mg
(2%)
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
% 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.