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.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 32
Prep Time: 1hour20minutes
Cook Time: 15minutes
Ingredients
1 ¼cupsflour
2teaspoonsOld Bay Seasoning
½teaspoonsalt
12tablespoonsbutter
4ouncessharp cheddar cheese
4ouncessalted 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.