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Ultra-Crispy Homemade Sharp Cheddar Cheese Crackers

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Make cheese crackers that surpass store-bought versions with this simple, four-ingredient recipe. These crackers bake up incredibly crispy and are packed with sharp cheddar flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
  • 4 ounces cold, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2–3 tablespoons ice water

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse the flour, salt, and paprika until combined.
  2. Add the cold, shredded cheese and pulse several times until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the cold butter pieces and pulse until the mixture looks like small peas.
  4. Slowly drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough just begins to come together. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, gather it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half out very thinly, aiming for about 1/16 inch thickness for maximum crispiness.
  8. Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the dough into small squares or desired shapes. Prick each cracker a few times with a fork.
  9. Transfer the cut crackers to the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through, until the edges are golden brown and crisp.
  11. Let the cheese crackers cool completely on the baking sheet; they will crisp up further as they cool.
  12. Serve plain or use them as part of your weekly meal planning for easy snacks.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, substitute half the cheddar with Parmesan cheese.
  • To make these low carb cheese crackers, substitute the flour with 1 cup of almond flour and adjust water as needed.
  • Roll the dough as thin as possible; thickness directly impacts the final crunch factor.
  • If you are looking for a keto meal plan delivery option, these crackers fit well into a low carb lifestyle.

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