Spicy White Cheddar Cheez-Its (Homemade)

Store-bought Cheez-Its? Meh. Homemade Cheez-Its that are cheesy, crunchy, and kissed with a little seasoning magic? Yes, please! These crackers are the snack you’ll want to hide from your family (or not, if you’re feeling generous). Made with real ingredients, real flavor, and zero regret—they’re basically snack royalty.

Craving that cheesy, crunchy, can’t-stop-eating-them kind of snack? Skip the processed stuff and whip up these Homemade Spicy White Cheddar Cheez-Its instead. They’re loaded with sharp cheddar, a buttery bite, and our Rosemary Red Pepper Parm seasoning for an addictive flavor combo that keeps your hand going back into the snack bowl. Whether you’re making these for game day, movie night, or just because your taste buds demanded it, you’re about to discover how dangerously delicious homemade Cheez-Its can be.

👨👩👧 Feeds: 6–8 snack lovers (or 1 shameless binge snacker)
🔥 Cook Time: 15–17 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: About 2 hours (includes chill time)
🌡️ Cook Temp: 350°F
🍪 Servings: About 60 bite-sized crackers

Ingredients

• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 4 Tbsp cold butter, cubed

• 1 cup flour (all-purpose or whole wheat for a nuttier vibe)

• ½ tsp salt

• 3–4 Tbsp Flavor Expedition Co. Spicy White Cheddar seasoning (plus more for sprinkling)

• 2–3 Tbsp cold water

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cheese, please.
   Toss the shredded cheddar, cold butter, salt, and Spicy White Cheddar seasoning into a food processor (or high-speed blender). Pulse until the mixture looks crumbly and suspiciously snackable.

2. Flour power.
   Add flour and pulse again until the texture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

3. Dough it up.
   Drizzle in 2 Tbsp cold water and pulse until the mixture starts to form a dough. If it looks dry and moody, add that last tablespoon of water.

4. Chill out.
   Divide dough into thirds, roll into logs, wrap them up, and toss in the fridge for 1–2 hours. Yes, chilling is mandatory (sorry, impatient snackers).

5. Preheat to greatness.
   Set oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.

6. Shape the legends.
   Roll out the dough and cut into small squares with a pizza cutter (bonus points for poking the middle with a toothpick for authentic Cheez-It vibes). Or, slice from the dough logs for quickie crackers.

7. Bake ‘n’ snack.
   Bake for 15–17 minutes until golden and crisp. The smell alone will test your willpower.

8. Season like you mean it.
   Sprinkle with a little extra Spicy White Cheddar seasoning while warm. (Snack insurance: ensures flavor explosion in every bite.)

Tips & Notes

• Want them extra crispy? Roll the dough thinner.

• Store in an airtight container (but let’s be real, they won’t last long enough to need storing).

• Swap cheddar for white cheddar, pepper jack, or gouda to change things up.

These Homemade Spicy White Cheddar Cheez-Its are proof that snacks don’t have to come from a box to be crave-worthy. Packed with bold cheddar and our Spicy White Cheddar seasoning, they’re crunchy, cheesy, and way too easy to demolish in one sitting.

If your snack drawer just got a serious upgrade, don’t stop here—check out our other recipes packed with bold flavor adventures! Your taste buds deserve the expedition.