Cheese crackers use just seven simple ingredients and come out crunchy, buttery and full of cheesy flavor. These homemade cheese crackers are easy to prepare and are sure to impress. Make them once and they’ll likely become a regular in your kitchen.
I enjoyed experimenting until I found this flavorful, straightforward version of cheese crackers. As they bake the kitchen fills with the scent of butter and bubbling cheese. You’ll notice a hint of garlic, a strong cheesy taste, and a perfect, satisfying crunch in every bite. Once you make homemade crackers you may never go back to store-bought.
How to make Homemade Cheese Crackers
These crackers require only a few easy steps. Follow the tips below to get crisp, cheesy crackers every time.
- Combine the flour, garlic powder and onion powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 8 ounces of grated sharp cheddar cheese. Sharp cheddar delivers the most pronounced cheese flavor, but you can try other cheeses or blends if you like.
- Grate in 1/4 cup cold butter and stir to coat the butter and cheese with the flour mixture.
- Place the mixture in a food processor or blender, add 1 tablespoon cold water, and pulse until the dough forms very small clumps.
- Pour the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper and use your hands to knead it into a smooth ball.
- Divide the dough in half and roll one half out very thin on the parchment. The dough should be nearly paper-thin—thinner ensures crispier crackers.
- Transfer the parchment with the rolled dough to a baking sheet. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 1-inch squares. Leave them in place for baking; separating later is easier.
- Use the rounded back of a wooden skewer or similar tool to poke a small hole in the center of each square. Sprinkle sea salt evenly over the dough.
- Bake at 350ºF for 12–15 minutes, until the crackers are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Allow the crackers to cool before separating. If they stick together, gently drop the pan on the counter or use a sharp knife to cut them apart.
How to Store Homemade Crackers
Let the crackers cool completely, then store them in an airtight container or zip-top bag. Keep them in a cool, dry place—any moisture will soften the crackers.
Because these crackers are preservative-free, they stay at their best for about one week. Over time they can become stale and lose some flavor.
Homemade Cheese Crackers Recipe
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Cheese Crackers Recipe
7 mins
12 mins
19 mins
140 crackers
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup butter, cold
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 teaspoons sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Add grated cheese and mix to combine.
- Grate in cold butter and stir until the mixture is coated in the flour.
- Transfer to a food processor, add cold water, and pulse until small clumps form and the dough holds together.
- Pour the dough onto parchment paper and roll it to paper-thin thickness.
- Move the parchment to a baking sheet and cut into 1-inch squares. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until lightly browned and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool completely, then separate the crackers. If needed, drop the pan gently or cut with a knife to separate any pieces that stuck together.
Notes
- Store completely cooled crackers in an airtight container in a dry place for up to one week.
Nutrition
Cheese crackers take just seven ingredients and are crunchy, buttery, cheesy and delicious. Homemade cheese crackers are simple to make and make a great snack for kids and adults alike.
