Description
Crispy southern cheese crisps feature a golden, cheesy snack with Southern charm. Melted cheddar creates a perfect cracker that keeps guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml/16 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- ½ cup (60 g/2 oz) pecans, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups (180 g/6.3 oz) all-purpose flour
- 8 tbsps (113 g/4 oz) salted butter, softened
- 1 tsp (5 g/0.17 oz) kosher salt
- ½ tsp (1 g/0.035 oz) cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g/0.017 oz) black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/8 tsp (0.25 g/0.008 oz) garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine shredded cheese and softened butter in a mixer, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and uniformly blended.
- Seasoning: Incorporate salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and garlic powder into the cheese mixture, creating a vibrant and complex flavor profile.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold flour into the seasoned mixture, adjusting consistency with ice water if needed to achieve a cohesive dough texture.
- Shaping and Chilling: Form the dough into two cylindrical logs, wrap in parchment or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up and enhance slicing ease.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cooking and easy crisp removal.
- Slicing and Arranging: Carefully slice the chilled logs into thin 1/8-inch rounds, positioning them closely on the prepared baking sheets.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake until edges turn golden, approximately 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to crisp up and reach room temperature.
Notes
- Chill for Perfect Texture: Refrigerating the dough logs for at least 30 minutes helps solidify the butter and cheese, ensuring crisp and sturdy cheese rounds.
- Slice Precisely: Use a sharp knife and cut the logs into thin, consistent 1/8-inch rounds to guarantee uniform baking and crispy edges.
- Watch Closely While Baking: Monitor the crisps during the last few minutes of baking to prevent burning, as they can quickly transition from golden to overdone.
- Storage Tip: Store completely cooled cheese crisps in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain their delightful crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg