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Homemade Cheez Its Recipe

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Homemade Cheez-Its are crispy, cheesy crackers made from sharp cheddar cheese and baked to perfection. These savory snacks are easy to prepare with simple ingredients and are perfect for satisfying cheese cravings with a crunchy bite.

Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for topping

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk, cold

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325˚F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients and Cheese: Add the shredded cheddar cheese, all purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a food processor. Pulse several times to mix everything evenly.
  3. Add Butter and Process: Add the cubed unsalted butter to the food processor and pulse a few more times until the dough becomes crumbly in texture.
  4. Incorporate Milk: Pour in the cold whole milk and pulse several additional times. The dough won’t form a ball but should hold together when pressed between your fingers.
  5. Roll Out Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a large rectangle as thinly as possible—thinner than 1/8-inch—to allow the crackers to puff up while baking.
  6. Cut and Prepare Crackers: Use a knife, pizza cutter, or fluted pastry wheel to slice the dough into 1-inch squares. Using the flat end of a skewer, poke a hole through the center of each square to mimic classic Cheez-It holes and promote crispiness. Arrange squares on the prepared baking sheets and sprinkle with additional salt.
  7. Bake: Bake the crackers in the preheated oven for 17 to 20 minutes, or until they develop a deep golden-brown color on the bottom. Avoid underbaking, as lighter crackers will lack crispness.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheets before enjoying their crispy, cheesy goodness.

Notes

  • Rolling the dough thinner than 1/8-inch is important to achieve a light, crispy texture as the crackers puff up during baking.
  • The holes in each cracker allow steam to escape and prevent them from puffing up too much, ensuring a classic texture.
  • Store cooled crackers in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crispness.
  • Use sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor and texture.
  • Adjust salt sprinkled on top according to taste sensitivity.

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