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Irresistibly Cheesy Homemade Sourdough Cheez-Its You’ll Love

Irresistibly Cheesy Homemade Sourdough Cheez-Its You’ll Love

These irresistibly cheesy homemade sourdough Cheez-Its blend nostalgia with gourmet flavors for a delightful snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese Finely shredded; substitute with pepper jack for spice.
  • ½ cup sourdough discard Key ingredient for tanginess.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Cold and cubed.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour blend if desired.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Plus extra flaky salt for topping.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

How to Make Irresistibly Cheesy Homemade Sourdough Cheez-Its
  1. Finely grate the cheddar cheese and cube the cold butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, sourdough discard, and cold butter. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Gradually incorporate flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  4. Lightly flour the working surface and roll out the dough to ⅛-inch thickness.
  5. Cut out desired cracker shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Sprinkle flaky salt over the cut crackers.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crackerCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 40mgVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve with favorite dipping sauce for an added delight. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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