Best Cheez Its With A Zing Recipes

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HOMEMADE CHEEZ-ITS RECIPE



Homemade Cheez-Its Recipe image

Because they incorporate cream instead of the more common butter, these homemade crackers brown more flavorfully as they bake, creating a deep, nutty, grilled cheese sort of vibe. Eat 'em out of hand, or serve with hearty soups, stews, and chilis.

Provided by Stella Parks

Categories     Snack     Snacks

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 12

For the Dough:
6 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour (1 1/3 cups; 190g), plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight
1 (8-ounce; 227g) block cheddar cheese, preferably sharp and yellow, grated finely (see note)
8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup; 225g)
For the Egg Wash:
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/2 ounce water (1 tablespoon; 15g)
1/4 teaspoon (1g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling

Steps:

  • For the Dough: Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 375°F (190°C). Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a medium bowl. Toss cheddar with dry ingredients until well combined. Stir in cream, mixing with a flexible spatula until dough comes together. Transfer to a lightly floured surface, knead until pliable and smooth, then divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a roughly 15- by 11-inch rectangle, no more than 1/8-inch thick. Transfer each to a parchment-lined half sheet pan, then cut into 1-inch squares using a fluted pastry wheel.
  • For the Egg Wash: Whisk egg, yolk, water, and salt together in a small bowl. Brush over prepared dough, then sprinkle with additional salt to taste. Using a bamboo skewer or chopstick, press a small indentation into the center of each dough square. (This is strictly for a Cheez-It look and is therefore optional.) Bake until golden brown, about 24 minutes. Cool to room temperature and enjoy immediately, or store up to 1 month in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 537 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize Makes about 250 one-inch crackers, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHEEZ IT'S WITH A ZING



Cheez it's with a zing image

Great party snack!!!

Provided by Cricket Burke

Categories     Crackers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

box 1 large family sized box of chez it crackers
c 1/4 cup of olive oil
1 pkg of ranch style dressing powder mix
Tbsp 1 dill weed

Steps:

  • 1. Pour cheez it crackers in a large bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of olive oil on to crackers and stir up well. Sprinkle Hiden Valley Ranch dressing powder mix and stir well. Add dill weed. Let set over night. Serve as a snack if your having a party, or just having some friends over.

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