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The Best Ever 4-Ingredient Homemade Cheddar Cheese Crackers

A close-up pile of golden brown, flaky homemade cheese crackers sprinkled with coarse salt.
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Make crispy, cheesy crackers at home that taste much better than store-bought versions using only four simple ingredients. This recipe delivers maximum crunch and cheddar flavor for a perfect savory snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded and cold
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt together briefly.
  2. Add the cold butter pieces and shredded cheese to the flour mixture. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 to 15 pulses. Do not overmix.
  3. Turn the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly bring the dough together with your hands into a cohesive disk. Wrap the disk in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Divide the chilled dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough very thinly, aiming for about 1/16 inch thickness for maximum crispiness.
  6. Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the dough into small squares or desired cracker shapes. You can prick each cracker a few times with a fork.
  7. Transfer the cut crackers to the prepared baking sheets, leaving a small space between them.
  8. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through, until the crackers are lightly golden brown and crisp. Baking time varies based on thickness.
  9. Let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheets or a wire rack. They will crisp up further as they cool.
  10. Repeat the rolling and baking process with the remaining dough. Store your **crunchy cheesy snack** in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the cheddar with Parmesan cheese.
  • If you prefer a softer cracker, roll the dough slightly thicker, about 1/8 inch.
  • Chilling the cheese and butter well is key to achieving a flaky, crispy texture.
  • These **homemade cheese crackers** are excellent served with soup or as an **appetizer cheese bite**.

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