Did you know that you can make your kids yummy cheesy crackers that taste better than those cheese crackers you get at the store? I have been wanting to make try to make our own crackers for some time, but always thought they were too complicated. Turns out they are anything but. This cheese cracker recipe uses only 5 ingredients and is so easy to make even a child can do it. If you looking for more kid friendly food, check out these easy snacks for kids.
Cheese Cracker Recipe
You will need:
- shredded cheese (we used a cheddar/jack mix but just sharp cheddar would work great too)
- unsalted butter
- grated Parmesan cheese
- flour
- teaspoon of salt
- Food processor
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour cheeses, butter, flour and salt into the food processor bowl. Kids love helping out in the kitchen and this kid’s recipe is so simple, there are lots of ways they can help.
Now comes my kids favorite part – the processing! They loved watching the ingredients spin and combine to make a dough ball. At first it seemed like it would never make a dough ball, but then as if by magic the dough ball appeared.
Wrap the dough ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
You can make this cheese cracker recipe any shape you want. We had a small circle cookie cutter so we went with circles. Cut out crackers and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes. Mine took closer to 15 minutes, but ovens vary. You will want the crackers to be slightly golden brown on the bottom.
These cheesy crackers are crispy, crunchy and flaky. This is a snack you can feel good giving the kiddos! Just think of all the preservatives you avoided. I have to warn you that these are addictive They go fast so I would recommend doubling this cheese cracker recipe so you have enough for your hungry bunch.
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Cheese Cracker Recipe
Cheese Cracker Recipe: Just a few ingredients make these yummy cheesy crackers which your kids will like better than store bought. #crackers #recipe
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 218 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour cheeses, butter, flour and salt into a food processor bowl.
Pulse in food processor until a dough ball forms.
- Wrap the dough ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Cut out crackers using a small cookie cutter and place on greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Cheese Cracker Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 345mg15%
Potassium 35mg1%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 460IU9%
Calcium 187mg19%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Gaby Godoy de Porras says
These look amazing and delicious!!! DEfinitely gonna try them soon, thanks for sharing!!
The Carten's says
These look awesome! I just pinned the recipe, I can't wait to try them out! Thanks for sharing 🙂
christa Baca says
Thank you SO much for this POST! We just moved to Ecuador (we have a non-profit) and my three year old misses his cheezy store bought crackers SO much. You just made my day. xoxo
Jennie says
Just did it with my pre-schooler. I dont have a processor but I made the dough using my breadmaker, dough function for 10 minutes. I only have mozarella cheese in my fridge, so I replaced all cheese with Mozarella shredded cheese. My pre-schooler helps with pouring the ingredients into the breadpan, I leave the breadmaker lid open so that she could watch the dough being formed, she enjoys it very much! And it tastes good, though a bit salty to my liking, but -still great! My pre-schooler is enjoying her piece of art now. An activity to brighten up her day as she is having chicken pox and we are avoiding egg. Thanks for the simple recipe!
Jagruti says
These cheese crackers sound delicious! The crispy and fuss-free recipe that I love.
Corina Blum says
These look delicious and I love the fact that your kids helped you make them. I love baking with my two children as well.
Jacqueline DiNuoscio says
I love how easy these crackers are! Such a fun baking project!
Sarah says
Oh my! How much do I love that you made a cracker recipe from scratch! bravo!
Tina says
I have never made crackers but you make it look so easy. Thanks for this!
Nicole Seely says
My kids loved these….and so did I 🙂
I even used them as the dry ingredient in my meatloaf recipie! It was a huge it at the dinner table and thats coming from a 2, 4 and 7 year old!