Homemade Cheez-Its (Gluten Free)

Move over store-bought snacks! These Homemade Cheez-Its deliver that iconic cheesy crunch we all crave, but they're made with only a handful of simple ingredients and sneak in 11 grams of protein per serving! They're also fully gluten free, and proof that better-for-you snacking doesn't have to be boring.

Servings servings

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 20

Total Time 45

Equipment

Food Processor
Rolling Pin
extra large baking sheet or 2 normal baking sheets
parchment paper
Pizza Cutter
skewer

Ingredients

1 cup gluten free 1-to-1 flour (120g)
8 oz sharp yellow cheddar cheese shredded
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp paprika (sweet, not smoked)
¼ tsp ground mustard (optional)
¼ cup unsalted butter cold & cubed (57g)
3 tbsp ice cold water

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375F. Then, line an extra-large baking sheet (21x15") or two normal sized-baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
Add shredded cheese, flour and spices to a food processor. Pulse until cheese is broken up into very small pieces. Then, add in the cubed butter and pulse a few more times until crumbs form.
1 cup gluten free 1-to-1 flour, 8 oz sharp yellow cheddar cheese, ½ tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp ground mustard, ¼ cup unsalted butter
Add in the water and pulse again until a dough forms. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface or silicone mat and form/knead it into a ball. Then, roll it out into a very thin rectangle, about 1/8" thick.
3 tbsp ice cold water
Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into 1" squares. Re-roll any scraps and repeat the process. Then, use the flat end of a wooden skewer to poke a hole all the way through the center of each cheez-it.
Transfer cheez-its to the parchment-lined baking sheet(s), making sure there's no overlap. Sprinkle with a bit more kosher salt. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a deep golden color around the edges. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet, then enjoy!

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Notes

NUTRITION INFO: The nutrition information listed below is for 1 serving, which is about 20-25 crackers.

Calories: 290kcal

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: Cheddar, Cheez-Its, Copycat Recipe, Crackers, Gluten Free, Snack

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