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homemade cheese crackers

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Warren, MI
Updated on Jun 25, 2022

You can use a mixer or a food processor works very well. Serve these with cream cheese or any dip.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

If you like cheese straws then you'll love these homemade cheese crackers. A staple at parties in the South, these crackers are rich in cheesy goodness. Serve them as an appetizer with spreadable cheese or your favorite dip. They'll also be delicious as a savory accompaniment to a nice salad.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 2 Hr 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 15 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon water

How To Make homemade cheese crackers

  • Butter and cheese combined in a bowl.
    Step 1
    Combine cheese and butter until well blended.
  • Flour, sugar, salt, and cayenne added to the bowl.
    Step 2
    Add flour, sugar, salt, and cayenne blend until well mixed.
  • Water added until a dough forms.
    Step 3
    Add water and mix until mixture comes together and forms a dough.
  • Dough kneaded until smooth.
    Step 4
    Knead dough until smooth.
  • Dough shaped into two logs.
    Step 5
    Form into a ball, divide in half, and shape each half into an 8 inch log.
  • Dough logs wrapped in plastic wrap.
    Step 6
    Wrap each log in plastic wrap and chill 2 hours.
  • Dough sliced and placed on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
    Step 7
    Remove dough logs from the refrigerator. Slice into 1/4 inch disks and place on 2 baking sheets that are greased.
  • Holes poked in the crackers.
    Step 8
    Poke a fork in the top a few times.
  • Baking the cheese crackers.
    Step 9
    Bake 12-14 minutes at 375 degrees until just golden on the edge.
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Category: Crackers
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #cracker
Collection: Picnic Picks!
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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