# Homemade Cheez-its

A simple recipe to make crispy, cheesy crackers at home that taste just like Cheez-its.

- Total time: 21 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 stick Butter
- 3 tablespoons Cold milk

## Instructions

1. Grate 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese.
2. Add the grated cheese to a food processor.
3. Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the food processor.
4. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the food processor.
5. Cut 1/2 stick of butter into small cubes and add to the food processor.
6. Mix the ingredients in the food processor until combined.
7. Add 1 tablespoon of cold milk to the food processor and mix.
8. Repeat adding 1 tablespoon of cold milk and mixing twice more, for a total of 3 tablespoons, until a dough forms.
9. Remove the dough from the food processor.
10. Place the dough on a clean, floured surface and roll it out flat and thin using a rolling pin.
11. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12. Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into small squares.
13. Bake in the oven at 325°F (163°C) for 17 minutes.
14. Remove the crackers from the oven, spread them apart, and sprinkle with a little salt.
15. Return the crackers to the oven for an additional 4 minutes.
16. Pull the crackers out of the oven and let them cool.

## Equipment

- Grater
- Food processor
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pizza cutter
- Oven

## Tips

- Ensure the dough is rolled out as thin as possible for crispier crackers.
- Add flour to the surface before rolling to prevent sticking.
- Season with salt after the first bake to taste.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-11-14

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