Crispy Cheese Herb Snack (Printable)
Ultra-crispy baked cheese and herb bites with cheddar, Parmesan, and chives — ready in 28 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Cheese & Flavor
04 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and diced
07 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
08 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
→ To Finish
10 - 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Add the shredded sharp cheddar, grated Parmesan, cold diced butter, chopped chives, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Work the mixture with your fingertips until it becomes crumbly and the butter is evenly dispersed.
04 - Drizzle in cold water one tablespoon at a time, gently mixing until a cohesive dough just comes together without overworking.
05 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to approximately 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares or desired shapes using a knife or cookie cutter.
06 - Transfer the cut pieces to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow proper crisping.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are crisp throughout.
08 - Let the pieces cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crunch you get from baking instead of frying is legitimately addictive and way less mess
- You probably have every single ingredient sitting in your kitchen right now
02 -
- If your dough feels too warm and sticky at any point just pop it in the fridge for ten minutes
- Rolling thinner than 1/8 inch will make them burn faster and thicker will leave them doughy in the center
03 -
- Use the large holes on your box grater for the cheddar because pre-shredded cheese is coated in anti-caking powder that prevents proper melting
- Space the squares at least an inch apart on the baking sheet because they puff slightly and touching pieces will steam instead of crisp