Pretzel Cheddar Cheese Crackers Recipe
Rich buttery cheese crackers recipe with the surprising addition of Old Bay seasoning comes together for a perfect bite. Crushed pretzels give these sharp cheddar cheese crisps an extra crunch that's addicting. A slightly spicy appetizer that's great for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces salted pretzels (½ cup crushed)
Instructions
- In a food processor, add flour, Old Bay and salt and blend. Add butter and pulse until the dough forms clumps. Add cheese and crushed pretzels and use quick pulses to blend.
- Turn dough onto work surface and knead it together. Divide into two equal portions and form into two 9 inch logs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350º and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice logs into ½ inch slices and place on prepared pan.
- Bake for 19-21 minutes, rotate pan ½ way through. They should be golden across the top and firm. Allow to rest on a rack for 5 minutes and then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- You can freeze the dough after it has been formed into logs
- You don’t want to eat these warm, they'll fall apart, but once cooled, they will keep their shape.
- Be careful to not cut these too thin. I went with ½ inch slices. If you get much thinner they tend to crumble on the edges.
- You can freeze the crisps after they’re baked.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg