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Close-up of a white bowl filled with homemade copycat Cheez-It crackers. The golden orange cheddar squares are baked crisp, topped with coarse salt, and show small center holes, capturing the classic cheesy, crunchy snack look.

Homemade Copycat Cheez-It Cheddar Crackers

Nesting Lane Indulge
Copycat Cheez-It Cheddar Crackers are a homemade snack with real cheese, a crispy texture, and bold seasoning.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 144

Equipment

Food Processor
Plastic Wrap
Large Mixing Bowl
Rolling Pin
Pizza Cutter
Skewer
Baking Sheet
Airtight Container
Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, add flour, butter, cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Process until the mixture looks like crumbs.
  • Add water and process until dough forms a ball.
  • Shape dough into a circle with your hands. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes until very cold.
  • Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to ⅛-inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Use a pizza cutter to cut into ½-inch squares. If desired, poke a small hole in the center of each square with a skewer.
  • Place squares on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes until golden and crisp.
  • Transfer crackers to a cooling rack. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

Cheese

Try sharp white cheddar, pepper jack, or a cheddar blend for different flavors.

Seasoning

Swap cayenne for chili powder if you want less heat. Smoked paprika can add depth.

How to Store and Reheat

Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. If they soften, place them on a baking sheet and reheat at 300°F for 3–5 minutes to crisp them again.

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.03gCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.04mg
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