Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Kids Chef John's Cheesy Crackers 4.6 (150) 122 Reviews 40 Photos These crunchy, crispy crackers have a big, bold cheese flavor. They're vastly superior to anything you can get at the store. You can change up the cheeses and the spices. It's really a fun thing to play around with. By Chef John Updated on November 10, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 40 40 40 40 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins Servings: 36 Yield: 3 dozen crackers Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ teaspoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature ¾ cup lightly packed shredded sharp Cheddar cheese ⅓ cup lightly packed freshly shredded Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon paprika 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cold water, or as needed Directions Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with vegetable oil. Place butter into a mixing bowl; add Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix together with the back of a spatula until thoroughly combined. Mix flour into cheese mixture with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle in cold water, 1 or 2 drops at a time, and mix with spatula until it comes together in a dough that holds its shape when squeezed. Transfer dough to a work surface and press into a thick, flattened disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll dough out on a floured work surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Use a pizza cutter to cut 1-inch wide strips from the dough. Cut strips crosswise into rectangles about 1 1/2-inches long. Use the back of a bamboo skewer to punch 5 small holes into each cracker. Arrange crackers onto prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until crackers are browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Let stand about 3 minutes for crackers to cool and release from the foil. Let cool completely before serving. Kris Miller Cook's Note: This is a half recipe. You should double to make enough for a party. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 25 Calories 2g Fat 1g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 25 % Daily Value * Total Fat 2g 2% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Sodium 44mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 1g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Protein 1g Calcium 27mg 2% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 6mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved