Recipe Overview
- Level: Easy
- Servings: 4
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 4 servings): Calories 479, Total Fat 34 g, Saturated Fat 20 g, Carbohydrates 32 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 13 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 271 mg
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including cooling)
- Active Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting
- 1 cup shredded extra-sharp yellow Cheddar cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Whip up these irresistibly smoky, cheesy crackers that melt in your mouthperfect for snacking or impressing guests with homemade flair!
- Preheat your oven to 400F (204C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a food processor, pulse together the flour, Cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Add the cold butter cubes and pulse until combined. Pour in the heavy cream and process until the dough forms a cohesive ballquick and effortless!
- On a generously floured parchment sheet, shape the dough into a flat rectangle. Lightly dust with more flour and roll out to just under 1/4-inch thick (about a 12-by-9-inch rectangle). Cut into your favorite squares or rectangles, then transfer to the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle each cracker lightly with a pinch of kosher salt (press to stick) and a dusting of extra smoked paprika. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rackthese get even crispier and more addictive as they cool!
Enjoy the bold, savory crunch that'll have everyone reaching for more. Bake a batch today and elevate your snack game!
