Description
Rice Krispie Cheddar Crackers are a crispy, cheesy snack with a buttery base and a hint of cayenne, made uniquely crunchy with Rice Krispie cereal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Cream together butter and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Add flour, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Mix until a dough forms.
- Gently knead the dough and fold in the Rice Krispie cereal.
- Pinch off teaspoon-sized pieces, roll into balls, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a floured fork and optionally sprinkle extra cayenne on top.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Let cool on a rack before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freeze unbaked dough balls to bake fresh later.
- Cheddar can be swapped with gouda, pepper jack, or parmesan for variety.
- Worcestershire sauce can be substituted with soy sauce, tamari, or balsamic vinegar.
- Reduce or omit cayenne for a milder version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crackers
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
