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Homemade Cheez Its

Super easy recipe for healthy homemade cheez its. Similar to Pioneer Woman's version, my kids LOVE cheese crackers and can be made gluten free and keto too! :: DontWastetheCrumbs.com
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These healthy homemade cheez its are super easy to make, with only 3 ingredients! My kids LOVE when I make a batch (or two) of these yummy cheese crackers. Can be made gluten-free and keto too!

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (I used sharp cheddar)
  • 4 Tbsp butter, cold
  • 1 cup flour (I used whole wheat)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp onion powder
  • ⅛ tsp garlic powder
  • 2–3 Tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Combine shredded cheese, butter, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder in a food processor, if available. Otherwise, combine ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Add flour and again pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. Add 2 Tbsp of water and pulse (or mix using your hands) until the mixture resembles dough. This took a couple of minutes in my food processor, and a little bit longer using my hands. Add the remaining tablespoon of water if the dough is too dry.
  4. Divide the dough into thirds (or roll into logs), cover, and put in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  6. Either roll out the dough and cut it into squares or slice pieces from the logs and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
  7. Bake for 15-17 minutes. Crackers are done when they are a light to medium golden brown.

Notes

  • Homemade cheez its will puff up and expand slightly as they bake. In order to get crispy crackers, there needs to be some space between them on the baking sheet. Dividing the dough into thirds upfront makes it easier to put each ⅓ batch of dough on its own cookie sheet.
  • If by some chance your crackers don’t crisp up when they cool, simply put them back on the cookie sheet with plenty of space between the crackers. Bake them at 350F for another 3-5 minutes – WATCHING THE TIMER – until they’re a smidgen darker.
  • These crackers won’t last long at room temperature thanks to the cheese and butter, so you’re better off storing them in the fridge. Place them in an airtight container for the best freshness.

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