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Spicy Cheese Crackers in a white bowl.
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Spicy Cheese Crackers

Cheesy, spicy, salty and crunchy! Perfect appetizer for any party or cocktail hour.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheddar, cheese, cheez-itz, crackers, spicy
Servings: 6
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1/4 Cup Butter, cut into pieces
  • 3/4 Cup Flour
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Milk

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Shred the sharp cheddar cheese. 
  • Using a food processor, pulse the cheese, butter, flour, salt, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder into coarse crumbs
  • Add the milk and process until ball forms. (you might have to add a dribble more milk )
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8" thick, cut into 1" squares
  • Place the crackers on the prepared baking sheet and using a toothpick poke a hole in the center of each one.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until they just start to brown.
  • Store in an airtight container. These are best eaten the day you bake them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 0.9mg