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Cheese Crackers with Seasoning Recipe

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These crispy and flavorful cheese crackers combine sharp white cheddar and pecorino romano for a rich, savory snack. Made with simple ingredients and seasoned with everything bagel or Italian seasoning, they are perfect for serving at parties or enjoying as a crunchy treat.

Ingredients

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Cheese Cracker Dough

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 6 oz. white sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 3 oz. pecorino romano cheese (shredded)
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons cold water

Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning or Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Combine Butter and Cheeses: Place the room temperature butter, shredded white sharp cheddar, and shredded pecorino romano cheese into the mixing bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on medium-high speed for 5-6 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and fully combined.
  2. Mix Flour and Salt: Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the all-purpose flour and whisk them together to evenly distribute the salt. Slowly add this mixture into the bowl with the butter and cheeses while mixing on low speed until it turns into a dry crumble.
  3. Add Cold Water: Gradually add the cold water by the teaspoon into the bowl while mixing slowly. The dough will begin to come together and form a cohesive mass.
  4. Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two equal balls and flatten each into a disk shape. Wrap each disk tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  5. Preheat Oven: Remove the dough from the refrigerator and preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  6. Roll Out Dough: Place a sheet of parchment paper on the counter and roll one disk of dough into a large rectangle, less than ⅛ inch thick, ensuring it is very thin for crisp crackers.
  7. Apply Seasoning: Evenly sprinkle your chosen seasoning (everything bagel or Italian) over the rolled-out dough. Use a rolling pin to gently press the seasoning into the dough so it adheres well.
  8. Cut Crackers: Using a ruler, mark and cut the dough into 1-inch wide and 7-8 inch long strips using a pizza cutter or pastry cutter, being careful not to cut the parchment paper beneath.
  9. Transfer to Baking Sheet: Carefully slide the parchment paper with the cut crackers onto a large baking sheet, making sure the crackers are spaced so they do not touch.
  10. Freeze Before Baking: Place the baking sheet with the crackers in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up before baking.
  11. Bake the Crackers: Bake the crackers at 375ºF for 15-17 minutes or until they start to brown and look crisp.
  12. Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately transfer the parchment paper off the hot sheet onto a cooling rack to allow the crackers to cool and harden.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is at room temperature to help the mixing process.
  • Rolling the dough very thin is key to achieving crispy crackers.
  • Freezing the cut dough before baking helps maintain cracker shape and texture.
  • Use a sharp pizza cutter or pastry cutter for clean lines.
  • Store leftover crackers in an airtight container to keep crisp.

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