Description
Deliciously crunchy crackers made with Rice Krispies and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into small cubes
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2–4 tablespoons ice water
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water or milk (for egg wash)
- Flaky sea salt (optional topping)
- Extra cayenne pepper (optional topping)
- Sesame seeds (optional topping)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Add cold butter cubes and mix until it resembles coarse meal.
- Fold in cheddar cheese and Rice Krispies until just incorporated.
- Gradually add ice water until dough forms a cohesive ball.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/16 to 1/8 inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into squares or fun shapes and transfer to baking sheets.
- Brush with egg wash and add optional toppings.
- Bake for 12-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 crackers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: crackers, cheesy snacks, Rice Krispies, easy recipes, party food