Chef John’s Extra-Cheesy Snack Crackers
Chef John’s Extra-Cheesy Snack Crackers are thin, crisp bites packed with sharp Cheddar and nutty Parmesan, finished with a gentle warmth from paprika and cayenne. They’re perfect alongside cocktails, tucked into lunchboxes, or served atop soups and salads when you want a salty, toasty crunch that really tastes like cheese.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves36
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John’s Extra-Cheesy Snack Crackers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease it with vegetable oil.
- 2
Place the butter in a mixing bowl; add the Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Use the back of a spatula to mix until fully combined.
- 3
Use a fork to mix the flour into the cheese mixture until it becomes crumbly. Sprinkle in cold water, 1 or 2 drops at a time, and mix with the spatula until it forms a dough that holds its shape when squeezed.
- 4
Move the dough to a work surface and press it into a thick, flattened disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a floured work surface, roll the dough out to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a pizza cutter to cut 1-inch-wide strips, then cut the strips crosswise into rectangles about 1 1/2 inches long.
- 6
Using the back of a bamboo skewer, punch 5 small holes in each cracker. Arrange the crackers on the prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the crackers are browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Let stand about 3 minutes to cool and release from the foil. Let cool completely before serving.
- Calories 23.5 kcal Low Source 1%
- Protein 0.94 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 1.46 g 1%
- Total Fat 1.53 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.97 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 24.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.1 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 1.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 5.15 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chef John's Extra Cheesy Snack Crackers is made with 9 ingredients and serves 36. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Paprika. Each serving provides about 23.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John’s Extra-Cheesy Snack Crackers made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Paprika, Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John’s Extra-Cheesy Snack Crackers?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 23.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John’s Extra-Cheesy Snack Crackers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chef John’s Extra-Cheesy Snack Crackers healthy?
- Chef John’s Extra-Cheesy Snack Crackers has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 23.5 calories and 0.94 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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