Homemade Cheez-Its use real aged cheddar instead of artificial flavoring—that's why store versions taste like orange dust.
Clean CheezIts
Dive into the crunchy goodness of our Clean CheezIts, where wholesome ingredients shine! Made with sharp cheddar cheese, whole grain flour, and a sprinkle of spices, these guilt-free snacks deliver big flavor without any artificial additives. Perfect for munching on-the-go, you won't believe how easy it is to whip up a batch!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- Grass fed butter - 1/8 cup (28.4 g)
- Good quality cheddar cheese - 200g (7.06 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- Organic almond flour- half cup (62.5 g)
- Organic rice flour - half cup (62.5 g)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Grate the cheese.
- 3
Add into a food processor with almond flour, rice flour, and butter.
- 4
Mix and add a teaspoon of water if needed for consistency.
- 5
Flatten out the mixture.
- 6
Cut into squares and add a small hole in the middle.
- 7
Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 8
Let it cool.
- 9
Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Chill your cheese for 30 minutes before grating to prevent it from clumping and sticking to the grater, ensuring even distribution in the dough.ingredient30 minutes
- ✓Process the cheese and flours for exactly 10-15 seconds in short pulses to avoid overheating the mixture, which would melt the butter and create a greasy dough.technique10-15 seconds
- ✓Roll the dough to exactly 1/8-inch thickness using dowel guides because thinner crackers burn quickly while thicker ones stay chewy instead of crispy.technique1/8-inch thickness
- ✓Bake at 325°F instead of 350°F for the first 15 minutes, then increase to 350°F to prevent the edges from browning too quickly before the centers are fully cooked.timing325°F for 15 minutes, then 350°F
- ✓Cool crackers on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breakage, as the starches need time to set and firm up.timing5 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Homemade Cheez-Its use real aged cheddar instead of artificial flavoring—that's why store versions taste like orange dust.
Clean CheezIts
Dive into the crunchy goodness of our Clean CheezIts, where wholesome ingredients shine! Made with sharp cheddar cheese, whole grain flour, and a sprinkle of spices, these guilt-free snacks deliver big flavor without any artificial additives. Perfect for munching on-the-go, you won't believe how easy it is to whip up a batch!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- Grass fed butter - 1/8 cup (28.4 g)
- Good quality cheddar cheese - 200g (7.06 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- Organic almond flour- half cup (62.5 g)
- Organic rice flour - half cup (62.5 g)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Grate the cheese.
- 3
Add into a food processor with almond flour, rice flour, and butter.
- 4
Mix and add a teaspoon of water if needed for consistency.
- 5
Flatten out the mixture.
- 6
Cut into squares and add a small hole in the middle.
- 7
Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 8
Let it cool.
- 9
Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Chill your cheese for 30 minutes before grating to prevent it from clumping and sticking to the grater, ensuring even distribution in the dough.ingredient30 minutes
- ✓Process the cheese and flours for exactly 10-15 seconds in short pulses to avoid overheating the mixture, which would melt the butter and create a greasy dough.technique10-15 seconds
- ✓Roll the dough to exactly 1/8-inch thickness using dowel guides because thinner crackers burn quickly while thicker ones stay chewy instead of crispy.technique1/8-inch thickness
- ✓Bake at 325°F instead of 350°F for the first 15 minutes, then increase to 350°F to prevent the edges from browning too quickly before the centers are fully cooked.timing325°F for 15 minutes, then 350°F
- ✓Cool crackers on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breakage, as the starches need time to set and firm up.timing5 minutes