Best Cheese And Red Pepper Crackers Recipes

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CHEESE WAFERS



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These are savory crackers that are a real hit with all especially at Christmas.

Provided by Melissa Perkins

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Cracker Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 dash hot pepper sauce
¾ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium size mixing bowl, blend together butter or margarine and flour. Mix in the Cheddar cheese, salt, red pepper, hot pepper sauce, and pecans. Form the dough into a roll, wrap in parchment paper, and refrigerate over night.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Slice dough into very thin wafers. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 109.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHEESE CRACKERS



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Trade trendy for traditional with a crisp, savory snack that's easily customizable.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 pound sharp cheddar, grated (3 cups)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse together butter, cheese, egg, mustard, salt, and red-pepper flakes until smooth. Add flour and pulse until combined. Transfer dough to a work surface and form into a 2-inch-wide log. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm, 4 hours (or up to 1 day).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Slice dough into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange, 1 inch apart, on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool completely on racks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 g, Fat 14 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g

SPICY CHEESE CRACKERS



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Making cheese crackers usually means it's party time at our families' houses. My brothers frequently try to sneak them behind our mom's back just to get a reaction out of her. -Donna Lindecamp, Morganton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 32 crackers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Place the cheese, flour, salt and pepper flakes in a food processor; process until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. While pulsing, add just enough cream to form moist crumbs. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. holiday-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Reroll scraps and repeat., Bake at 350° until golden brown, 13-17 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHEESE AND RED PEPPER CRACKERS



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Like cheese? Like roasted red peppers? If you do, chances are excellent you'll like these topped crackers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 square CRACKER BARREL Cracker Cuts Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese
2 round buttery crackers
4 thin roasted red pepper strips (1 tsp.)

Steps:

  • Cut cheese diagonally in half; place 1 half on each cracker.
  • Place on microwaveable plate; top with peppers.
  • Microwave on HIGH 15 to 30 sec. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CHEESE CRACKERS



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A light, crunchy, and savory snack cracker that has a bit of a kick. Easy recipe with minimal ingredients. Add 4 tablespoons sesame seeds to batter before kneading for a tasty option. Also a fun recipe for kids to help with.

Provided by Domestic Chef

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Cracker Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 150

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 pound Cheddar cheese, grated and room temperature
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, salt, and red pepper flakes in large bowl; add Cheddar cheese. Toss until cheese is coated. Pour in melted butter; stir until mixture is moist and crumbly. Add rice cereal and knead by hand until dough is well blended.
  • Roll dough into small 1/2-inch balls; arrange on a baking sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light and crispy, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 21.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SPICY HOT CRACKERS



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I got this recipe from my SIL, Melinda.I'm kind of a wuss so I only use 1 tablespoon of the red pepper flakes but you can make these as HOT as you like.

Provided by Lilysmom

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 12-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 cups canola oil
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 (16 ounce) box saltine crackers

Steps:

  • Use a large ziplock storage bag. I use the 2 gallon size. Add the oil, ranch dressing mix, red pepper flakes and crackers. Tumble constantly for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 422.9, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.7

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