Homemade Sourdough Cheez-Its
There’s something special about homemade snacks, especially when they’re packed with real ingredients and flavor. If you love crunchy, cheesy crackers, you’re in for a treat! These sourdough Cheez-Its take everything you love about the classic snack and make it even better—with the tangy goodness of sourdough. They’re crispy, buttery, and loaded with cheesy flavor, making them the perfect bite-sized treat.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Food processor (optional)
- Rolling Pin
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Fork or skewer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
For the crackers
- 1 cup 120g shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup 28g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup 120g sourdough discard (unfed)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional, for extra flavor
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional, for a subtle smoky taste
- ¾ cup 90g all-purpose flour
For topping
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt or more to taste
Instructions
- Mix the dough – In a large bowl, mix the shredded cheddar, Parmesan, butter, sourdough discard, salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir until well combined. Add the flour and mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a teaspoon of water; if too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Chill the dough – Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps make it easier to roll out and improves the texture of the crackers.
- Preheat the oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll and cut – Lightly flour your surface and roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thick. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut small squares, about 1 inch by 1 inch. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
- Poke holes – Use a fork or skewer to poke a small hole in the center of each cracker. This prevents them from puffing up too much while baking.
- Sprinkle with salt – Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt over the crackers for extra flavor.
- Bake – Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crackers are golden and crispy. Keep an eye on them, as they can brown quickly toward the end.
- Cool and enjoy – Let the crackers cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will crisp up even more as they cool!
Notes
Nutritional Value (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~150-180 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~12g
- Protein: ~5g
- Fat: ~10g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Cholesterol: ~20mg
- Fiber: ~0.5g
- Sugar: ~0.5g
- Sodium: ~180-250mg
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.