Sharp Cheddar Chili Cheese Crackers Recipe 45

SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE CRACKERS

Steps:

• Sift together All-Purpose Flour (1 cup), Salt (1 tablespoon), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon). Set aside.
• Beat together Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup) and Sharp Cheddar Cheese (8 ounce). Don't worry, it will come together into a butter cheese ball.
• With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture and continue to beat until dough forms into a ball. Dump dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times to form into a uniformed dough ball.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and place in fridge for about an hour.
• Before hour is up, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out until it is very thin, about a 1/8-inch thickness. Use a small cookie cutter to cut rounds and place them on a prepared bakings sheet. Using a fork, prick holes into the top of the crackers.
• Place in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, but these are best the day of.

SHARP CHEDDAR CHILI CHEESE CRACKERS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together butter, cheese, salt, and pepper. It may seem strange to blend butter and cheese, but it will come together in a softball. With mixer on low-speed, slowly add flour. Mixture will become dry and crumbly. Add 2 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until mixture just comes together into a ball. The mixture may take an extra teaspoon of water, but don't add too much. The dough should be moist but not wet. Knead the spices into the dough. Leaving streaks of the seasoning is just fine. Wrap each disk of cracker dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but an hour is better. The dough can also be frozen for future use. While dough chills, place a rack in the center and upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough very thin, about an eighth of an inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out the crackers. If you like them square, you can just use a knife and cut the dough into squares. Dot center of cracker with a fork so that it cooks evenly. Place crackers on prepared baking sheets. The pieces can be close together as they won't expand much when baking. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until fragrant, golden brown, and crisp. Allow to cool before serving. The crackers can be stored in an airtight container for 2 or 3 days.