Cheese Crackers are too Simple to Make at Home!

almond flour

🥗Healthier: coconut flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Coconut flour is lower in carbs and gluten-free.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories while processed cheese is often cheaper.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative and binds well.

Shred 8 ounces of block extra sharp cheddar cheese using a food processor.

Add 1 and 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika to the food processor and process for 15 seconds.

Chop 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter into pieces and scatter over the mixture.

Pulse until the butter is mostly cut into the mixture, leaving some chunks.

Add 2 tablespoons of ice water and pulse 5 to 10 times, then add 1 more tablespoon if needed until the dough clings together.

Divide the dough into two parts, wrap in plastic wrap, and shape into squares or rectangles.

Chill the dough in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.

Cut the dough into 1-inch squares using a pastry cutter.

Transfer the squares to an ungreased baking sheet, sprinkling additional kosher salt on top.

Pierce a hole in the center of each cracker with a wooden skewer or toothpick (optional).

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, rotating halfway if necessary.

Let the crackers cool before removing them from the baking sheet.

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