Flavor Expedition Recipe
Spicy White Cheddar Cheez-Its (Homemade)
August 18, 2025
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 ingredien...
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Feeds
6-8
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15-17 minutes
Total Time
2 hours (includes chill time)
Featured Flavor
Spicy White Cheddar Seasoning
The seasoning that brings the recipe together.
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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
Instructions
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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.
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Flour power.
Add flour and pulse again until the texture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
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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.
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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).
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Preheat to greatness.
Set oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
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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.
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Bake ‘n’ snack.
Bake for 15–17 minutes until golden and crisp. The smell alone will test your willpower.
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Season like you mean it.
Sprinkle with a little extra Spicy White Cheddar seasoning while warm. (Snack insurance: ensures flavor explosion in every bite.)
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.
Pro Tip
- 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.
Feeds6-8
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15-17 minutes
Total Time2 hours (includes chill time)
Store-bought Cheez-Its? Meh. Homemade Cheez-Its that are cheesy, cr...
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
Instructions
-
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.
-
Flour power.
Add flour and pulse again until the texture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
-
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.
-
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).
-
Preheat to greatness.
Set oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
-
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.
-
Bake ‘n’ snack.
Bake for 15–17 minutes until golden and crisp. The smell alone will test your willpower.
-
Season like you mean it.
Sprinkle with a little extra Spicy White Cheddar seasoning while warm. (Snack insurance: ensures flavor explosion in every bite.)
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.
Pro Tip
- 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.
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