Ina Garten Chipotle Cheddar Crackers Recipe
If you love snacks with a little spice, Ina Garten Chipotle Cheddar Crackers Recipe are perfect. This recipe is easy and fun. The crackers are crispy, cheesy and slightly smoky with chipotle.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 2 –3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, paprika and chipotle powder.
Add Butter
- Add cold cubed butter. Mix with fingers until it looks like coarse crumbs.
Add Cheese
- Add grated cheddar. Mix until evenly combined with the flour and butter.
Add Water
- Add 2 tablespoons cold water. Mix to form a dough. Add more water if needed.
Roll Dough
- Roll dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll until about 1/8 inch thick.
Cut Crackers
- Cut dough into squares or rectangles using a knife or pizza cutter.
Place on Baking Sheet
- Arrange crackers on the prepared baking sheet. Leave small space between them.
Bake Crackers
- Bake in preheated oven for 18–20 minutes. Check for golden edges.
Cool Crackers
- Remove from oven. Let crackers cool completely. They will become crisp as they cool.
Notes
- Use cold butter for a flakier texture.
- Grate cheddar fresh for better flavor.
- Roll dough evenly for uniform crackers.
- Chill dough before cutting for easier handling.
- Experiment with chipotle powder amount for desired spice.