Crispy? Check. Chessy? Nailed it. Low carb? You betcha. Quick + Easy? Mhmm! These homemade cheese crackers are here to upgrade your snack time with their Cheez-it-like taste and crispy texture!
Want to add more crunch to your keto snacks repertoire? Check out my keto crackers, cheese chips, and my parmesan crisps.
When Cheese and Crackers Unite.
Before making these, cheese and crackers were my no-time-for-lunch go-to. After, these cheese crackers were my lunch, even when I did have time. Because cheese and crackers? Just. Work. Together. And combining, melting, and crisping them into a crispy bite-sized snack is nothing shy of sheer convenient perfection.
Even if you aren’t a DIY-er, or aren’t a fan of homemade things. These DIY homemade things work.
So whether you’re low carb, gluten-free, or just looking for a healthier version of Cheez-its, trust me when I tell you: you need these, your lunch needs these, and your cheese plate needs these. Enjoy! 🍷🧀 – Linds x
Cheese Crackers Video Tutorial
But First: Are These Crunchy?
These crackers are super crunchy, thanks to the cheese (no butter necessary). Once baked and cooled, the cheese hardens and crisps into a crunchy treat.
Ingredient Notes + Variations
4 ingredients, that’s all my friend! Here’s what you need and some variations you can try
- Shredded cheese – You want a meltable cheese such as mozzarella, cheddar, pepper jack, or jack. I like sharp cheddar cheese as it has a deliciously strong flavor.
- Almond flour – Use a fine-grained product such as Bob’s Red Mill or Trader Joe’s brand.
- Egg
- Salt
- Fresh herbs or dried spices – optional, is a great way to season your crackers. I love fresh rosemary or thyme and a little garlic powder.
Serving Recommendations
Since these crackers are (duh) cheese-based, I like to serve them with charcuterie, meat, dips, and sauces that are cheese-free (like keto guacamole or cauliflower hummus).
If you’re feeling super cheesy, you can always serve them with your favorite kind, or try my cheese log!
Common Questions
Don’t see your question here? Leave me a comment below!
- Is there a healthy version of Cheez-Its? Yes, These crackers are a gluten-free and low carb version of Chees-its.
- How many calories are in one cheese cracker? That depends on the size you roll and slice your crackers. If you make 45 crackers using this recipe (which I did, rolling the dough 1/4″ thick and cutting the crackers into 1.5″ squares) each cracker contains 30 calories.
- What cheese is best on keto diet? Most cheese varieties are low in carbs — you’ll want to avoid cheese with fruit or honey added. Check out my guide to low carb cheese for more details.
- What is a good replacement for crackers? Homemade cheese crackers, parmesan crisps, or veggie chips are great cracker replacements. If you’re looking for something even easier, try sliced veggies!
More Keto Crackers
Cheese Crackers
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 2 Cups Meltable Cheese shredded. Such as mozzarella, cheddar, pepper jack, or jack.
- 1 Cup Almond Flour
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh herbs optional. Such as rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Combine. Place all ingredients in a food processor and combine until the dough forms into a ball.
- Shape. Remove dough from the food processor using a rubber spatula and sandwich it between two sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a thin and even layer about ¼" thick — the thinner the dough the crunchier the cracker. Use a pizza cutter to cut 1.5" square crackers.
- Bake. Place cut crackers on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges start to crisp up and lightly brown. Carefully flip crackers using a spatula, and cook on this side until golden brown -- about 6-8 minutes.
- Break apart + enjoy. Remove crackers from the oven, and allow them to cool slightly. Break crackers apart, if necessary, use a pizza cutter to cut your crackers along the scored edges. Crackers will continue to crisp as they cool. Enjoy!
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Lindsey's Tips
- Nutritional information. The servings will vary depending on the shape and size of your crackers. Using this recipe I was able to make 45 crackers that were roughly 1.5” square. This would make a serving size = 5 crackers.
