Description
Homemade Cheez-Its are crispy, cheesy, and irresistibly snackable crackers made with real sharp cheddar, butter, and pantry staples. Baked to golden perfection, these homemade versions of the classic snack are easy to make, customizable with spices or different cheeses, and perfect for kids, parties, or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt, plus more for topping
¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed
2 tablespoons whole milk, cold
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Add cheddar cheese, flour, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until combined.
- Add butter and pulse until mixture is crumbly.
- Add milk and pulse again. The dough won’t form a ball but should hold together when pressed.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and roll into a rectangle, thinner than ⅛ inch.
- Cut into 1-inch squares with a knife, pizza cutter, or pastry wheel.
- Poke a hole in the center of each square with a skewer for the signature look.
- Arrange crackers on baking sheets and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Bake 17–20 minutes, until bottoms are golden brown and crisp.
- Cool completely on the baking sheets before serving.
Notes
- Use different cheeses like white cheddar, parmesan, or gruyère for flavor variations.
- Add paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, or onion powder for seasoning twists.
- Roll dough thinner than ⅛ inch for maximum crispiness.
- Poke holes in each cracker to release steam and prevent puffiness.
- Store in an airtight container up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 17–20 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 crackers
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
