Cheez-It-ish Crackers {Homemade Cheez-Its}
Homemade Cheez-Its are perfect for any gathering. Simple and elegant with Gruyere Cheese, these “Cheez-It-ish” Crackers are sure to impress!
Cheez-It-ish Crackers {Homemade Cheez-Its}
I had been combing my cookbooks for an easy appetizer for an upcoming neighborhood ornament exchange. Between a cookie exchange on Wednesday and all my holiday baking and candy making, I wasn’t in the mood for a complicated recipe.
I had resigned to making some mushroom croustades, which were a bit more fiddly than my original intention. But then I spotted our FFwD assignment for this week on my calendar: Homemade Cheez-Its! Perfect! I added 1/4 pound of Gruyรจre to my grocery list, I already had a little stash of Aleppo pepper from one of my sisters (one of the perks of having siblings who also love to cook) plus the rest of the ingredients in my pantry. These Cheez-It-ish Crackers would be perfect.
Tender, Buttery Homemade Crackers
Not exactly bright orange like the Cheez-Its out of the box, but just as addicting. And a bit more elegant. These homemade crackers were buttery, salty, cheesy and exquisite. A perfect little nibble for any occasion!
Keep a stash of these Homemade Cheez-Its in your freezer for unexpected company. That is if you don’t eat them all first!
This complete recipe can be found in Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan.
Cheez-It-ish Crackers {Homemade Cheez-Its}
Make your favorite cheese crackers at home!
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold butter, cut into 16 pieces
- 1/4 pound grated cheese (like cheddar, Gruyere or Emmenthal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- A pinch of cayenne of Alpeppo pepper
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
Add the butter, cheese, salt, and both peppers to the bowl of your food processor. Pulse until the butter is broken into smaller pieces and the mixture forms small curds. Add the flour to the food processor and pulse until curds form again.
Turn the dough onto your work surface and knead briefly to bring it together. Divide in half, shape each half into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour (or up to 3 days).
Preheat oven to 350º. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Remove one disk from the fridge and roll it to a scant 1/4-inch thickness between sheets of parchment. Using a small cookie cutter (about 1-1 1/4-inches) cut rounds from the dough. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crackers are lightly golden. Use a spatula to transfer the crackers to a wire rack to cool.
I topped a few with teeny sprigs of thyme for some color.
Notes
This recipe can be foundย Dorie Greenspan's cookbook, Around My French Table.
Total time does not include chilling time.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
13Serving Size:
2 crackersAmount Per Serving: Calories: 146Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 227mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 5g
36 Comments on “Cheez-It-ish Crackers {Homemade Cheez-Its}”
I love to find the darker toasted cheez-it crackers in a box, they have a great toasted flavor. Could you make an extra toasted product from original Cheez-it?
Gosh, I haven’t heard of the toasted Cheez-Its…but maybe baking them longer would give a similar flavor?
Ooooooh these crackers look delightful and delicious (I like alliteration…:P)! Yummers!
Liz, wonderful Cheese Crackers – I love the presentation of the crackers with one of my very favorite herbs, thyme! I would also like to take the opportunity one more time to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the upcoming year! Looking forward to many more great posts!
it’s simple and delicious
I love Cheez-It’s. if these even taste remotely like them I have to make them.
Oh, I have to try these crackers. Great idea for Christmas day lunch snack:) Yours look so pretty and festive with the thyme sprig:)
I am with the others on loving the thyme touch ๐ It all looks so beautiful and festive. We enjoyed these immensely…for me the fact that they were “non-fiddly” made me enjoy them all the more. Great job and happy holidays !!
I would say these are way better than just Cheese-Its!
These are lovely crackers Skinny, and the photograph is very appealing.
I wish you and your family a verry merry Christmas.
Lizzy these look beautiful! I have seen that recipe from Dori in Around My French Table and I cant wait to make it after seeing yours! Yum!
Looks like a good snack food. ๐
Your photos are beautiful, Lizzy. These were just so tasty and perfect to serve during the holiday. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
Your presentations are always so beautiful! These crackers are perfect party food. Merry Christmas!
These may have to make a special appearance on my cheese platter…lovely!!
I love your herby garnish. They look oh-so-elegant. Perfect for a party! Have a Merry Christmas, Liz!