Parmesan Crackers
These Parmesan Crackers are crispy homemade cheese crackers made with garlic, blue cheese, and parmesan, rolled in sesame seeds and baked until golden.
Servings: 26
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 to 3 cloves of garlic
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces tub of blue cheese crumbles
- 6 tablespoons cold butter cut into pieces
- 4 tablespoons cold water divided
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup sesame seeds (you can also use finely chopped walnuts, pecans, etc...)
Instructions
- Process. Combine the flour, salt, garlic, and parmesan cheese in your food processor. Pulse on and off until well combined.
- Add the blue cheese and butter and pulse until thoroughly incorporated.
- Make the dough. Add 2 tablespoons of water while the machine is running. Run the food processor until the dough holds together. If it's too dry, add 1 more tablespoon of water.
- Shape the dough. Transfer the dough to a working area and shape it into a log about that's about 2-inches in diameter.
- Freeze it. Wrap the dough in aluminum foil and freeze it for 1 hour.
- Prep for baking. Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prep the dough. Remove the log of dough from the freezer and unwrap it. Combine the egg and remaining 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and lightly whisk until just combined. Generously brush the dough with the egg wash.
- Add sesame seeds and cut it. Roll or sprinkle the dough with sesame seeds and cut it into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Bake. Place the cracker rounds on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops of the crackers with the remaining egg wash. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Finish and serve. Remove the Parmesan crackers from the oven and cool them completely on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- The dough can be made ahead and frozen for up to a month.
- You can add a different soft cheese and mix in fresh herbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.5mg
