Savory Homemade Cheese Crackers Recipe
If you need a quick appetizer for a party, these homemade cheese crackers are it. They aren’t as fast as out of a box, but this homemade recipe takes no time at all in a food processor.
If you have an hour, you’ve got time to make these tasty bites. Beware – they go fast.
Once you try these homemade cheese crackers, you’ll want to make them all the time!
The dough can be made the day before. Serve homemade cheese crackers hot, with a spicy cream cheese or dip.
Ingredients in Homemade Cheese Crackers
Smoked Cheese – The smoked part of the cheese is a must to get a lovely deep flavor. I prefer to use hard cheese for crackers but you can certainly try a softer smoked cheese.
Flour – The most versatile part of making crackers is the flour! You’re not limited to unbleached white flour. Try whole wheat, einkorn, or spelt, be creative.
Thyme – One of my favorite spices with cheese. Not only delicious and unique in crackers, but on top of lasagna and pizza.
Cayenne Pepper – This gives just the right amount of heat to the cracker.
Smoked Paprika – While not listed in the recipe, this is a tasty addition, find it at Trader Joe’s!
Salt – I usually don’t add much, and if the cheese is salty I won’t add any. You choose.
Water – Just a little to bind. I use water in these crackers as they are mostly cheese and butter. I often use half-n-half in my whole-grain crackers but any cream or milk can soften the crackers.
Don’t forget, making homemade cheese crackers can be a fun activity with friends or family.
Don’t forget, making homemade cheese crackers can be a fun activity with friends or family.
Add the cheese and butter to a food processor. Blend just a bit until crumbly and starting to hold together.
Next, add your spices and flour and pulse until mixed. The dough will still look like crumb. This is almost how we make pastry crust. Don’t over-mix your dough; you want the cheese crackers to stay crisp, not rubbery.
The dough will hold together easily when squeezed, and roll out nicely – not too sticky or dry.
These homemade cheese crackers are perfect for any occasion.
Roll into a circle about 1/8″-1/4″. We used mini Christmas cookie cutters and they were the perfect party size!
If you haven’t made crackers before, our spicy spelt cracker video tutorial will help you out.
These homemade cheese crackers are perfect for any occasion.
Serve your homemade cheese crackers with a variety of dips for an impressive spread.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes. Keep an eye on them, as the thickness of the cracker can determine the baking time.
Homemade cheese crackers are spicy, crisp, and delicious. They are gone in a flash, so doubling the recipe is a good idea. Enjoy!
Homemade Cheese Crackers
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Description
If you have an hour, you have time to make these cheese crackers homemade! A perfect starter for any party.
Ingredients
3 cups smoked cheddar cheese
1 cup parmesan/romano cheese or another smoked cheese
1 stick unsalted butter – softened
1 1/3 c. unbleached white flour
1 Tbsp. thyme
1 tsp. ground pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. salt (more or less to taste)
2-3 Tbsp. water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Add cheese and butter to a food processor – blend just a bit until crumbly and starting to hold a bit.
Next add your spices and flour, again just pulse until mixed. The dough will look like crumbs still, not a quite a ball.
When ready, the dough will hold together easily when squeezed.
Place the dough onto a rolling board and squeeze into a ball, then separating it into sections.
On a piece of parchment paper, roll each section into a circle about 1/8″-1/4″. We used mini Christmas cookie cutters and they were the perfect party size!
Bake for about 10-12 minutes. Keep an eye on them as the thickness of the cracker can determine the time baked.
Notes
Making crackers is almost how we make pastry crust – don’t over-mix your dough or the crackers will be rubbery.
If you haven’t made crackers before, see our spicy spelt cracker video tutorial.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
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We love cheese crackers and these look delicious! I like the idea of using different cookie cutters to match the occasion for when these are to be served. Thank you!
Hi Lynne! Yes! Please try them. They really went fast!
So simple. Excited to make them this holiday season.
These are simple and fun when you use the mini Christmas cutters. Homemade crackers are always a hit. People don’t think of making crackers but they are so easy.
These look scrumptious and where’s the lime – cilantro dip recipe!?! 🙂
Hi Bonnie! I need to get on coming up with one to share! It’s what I wanted to dip them in when I tasted one! It’s a weird craving hahah! Thanks for visiting. 😀
Yummy! How do you adapt this for a mixer?
Hi Judith! So, if you have a cookie paddle for your mixer, use that to make the dough. You can even use a hand mixer. The key is not over mixing the dough once the water is added or you’ll have rubbery crackers.