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Chef John's Cheesy Crackers

Chef John's Cheesy Crackers

Cost $4.5, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 36 Servings
  • $4.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Oil and Fats

    • ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • Cheeses

    • 🧀 ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
    • 🧀 ⅓ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

  • Spices & Seasoning

    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 🌾 ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • Liquid Ingredients

    • 💧 1 tablespoon cold water

STEPS

1

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with vegetable oil.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Transfer dough to a work surface and press into a thick, flattened disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

5

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

6

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.

7

Bake in the preheated oven until crackers are browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Let stand for about 3 minutes to cool and release from the foil. Let cool completely before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

25

Calories

  • 1
    Protein
  • 1
    Carbs
  • 2
    Fats

💡 Experiment with different kinds of cheese for varied flavors.Ensure the dough is rolled evenly to get uniformly crispy crackers.Use parchment paper instead of aluminum foil if desired for easier cleanup.