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    Home » Recipes » Snacks

    Parmesan Crackers

    Published: Oct 9, 2024 · Modified: Dec 6, 2024 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    Homemade Parmesan Crackers are crisp, salty, and infused with a rich, nutty flavor from the parmesan cheese. Made easily in a food processor they make an addictive snack or a wonderful addition to your cheese boards. A gourmet spin on those beloved cheese crackers!

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    square crackers on a metal baking sheet.

    Store-bought yellow cheese crackers are undeniably tasty, but I wanted to elevate them with a grown-up twist. By swapping out the usual cheddar for parmesan cheese, they have a nuttiness and a hint of salt and herbs, that makes these crackers utterly addictive.

    Homemade crackers are surprisingly simple to make! The dough comes together in just minutes using a food processor. All you have to do is roll it out, cut it into squares, and bake. They are crispy, crunchy with a melt in your mouth texture.

    Unlike baked pita chips made from store-bought pita bread, these are made from scratch and taste a thousand times better than anything you can buy!

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    • Why you'll love it?
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How to make parmesan crackers?
    • Storage
    • Serving suggestions
    • Recipe tips
    • More snack ideas
    • Parmesan Crackers

    Why you'll love it?

    • Only 4 main ingredients along with simple seasonings
    • Easily made in the food processor
    • Stays crispy for days
    • Perfect as an easy homemade snack
    • Tasty addition to your holiday cheese boards
    • Uses real cheese and zero added preservatives
    • No chilling the dough

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.

    • Parmesan cheese - For all parmesan cheese recipes, it’s essential to use real cheese. Whether you’re grating your own block of parmesan or opting for pre-shredded cheese, both options work well. Just be sure to avoid the cheese from the green canister!
    • All purpose flour - It binds the parmesan and provides structure to the crackers.
    • Seasonings - I use a blend of salt, dried oregano, parsley, and garlic powder in this recipe. Dried herbs work best here because they won’t introduce moisture, which can compromise the crunchiness of the crackers or cause them to soften during storage.
    • Butter - Just like when making a pie crust or biscuits, it's crucial to use cold butter straight from the fridge. This ensures a flaky, tender textured parmesan crackers.
    • Milk - Just like with butter, use cold milk—preferably whole milk—to enhance the richness of the recipe.

    Variations

    • Add a dash of ground black pepper or red pepper flakes for some heat.
    • Swap half the parmesan for shredded cheddar.
    • Switch up the herbs and use thyme or rosemary
    • Add one to two teaspoons of white sesame seeds.

    How to make parmesan crackers?

    You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.

    white flour and white cheese in a food processor.
    Step 1 - Add flour, parmesan and seasonings into a food processor. process for a few seconds.
    white flour and sliced butter in a food processor.
    Step 2 - Add sliced cold butter and process until butter is incorporated.

    a closed food processor.
    Step 3 - Add cold milk and process until the dough begins to gather together.
    two hands rolling a rectangular sheet of dough using a wooden rolling pin.
    Step 4 - Roll the dough on a floured surface into 11-inch square.

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    two hands cutting squares from a rolled sheet of dough.
    Step 5 - Cut 1-inch squares.
    two hands cutting squares from a rolled sheet of dough.
    Step 6 - Cut 1-inch squares.

    cut square shaped crackers placed on a white marble.
    Step 7 - Cut squares.

    cut square shaped crackers placed in  a metal baking sheet.
    Step 8 - Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake.

    💁 Pro tip: Bake until they are a beautiful golden color, being careful not to let them turn dark brown. This perfect golden hue is key to unlocking the rich parmesan flavor.

    square crackers on a metal baking sheet.

    Storage

    These homemade parmesan crackers are delightfully crispy and crunchy, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that lasts when stored properly. Allow the crackers to cool completely, then place them in a tightly sealed airtight container, where they’ll stay fresh for up to 10 days.

    Serving suggestions

    • Just as a snack that both adults and kids will enjoy.
    • Arrange them on a fruit and cheese platter alongside a selection of cheeses, cured meats, olives, and fruits for a beautiful appetizer or snack for Thanksgiving, Chrsitmas or any holiday. They will also be a wonderful addition in this turkey veggie tray.
    • Serve with dips like hummus, spinach-artichoke dip, or with cubes of garlic bread.
    • Include the parmesan crackers as part of a charcuterie platter with assorted meats, fruit spreads, a variety of hard and soft cheeses.
    • Serve them along side bowls of soups like the vegan tomato soup.
    • Package them in a decorative jar or cellephane bags for a thoughtful homemade gift during the holidays.

    Recipe tips

    • Use real parmesan cheese and not the green jar.
    • Bake until they are golden color, being careful not to let them turn dark brown.
    • Use only dried herbs and not fresh herbs or garlic.
    • Rotate the pan halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
    • I prefer to measure the milk, using a ¼-cup dry measuring cup instead of a liquid measuring cup for accuracy.

    square crackers piled high in a metal basket.

    More snack ideas

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      Parmesan Bread Bites
    • SPICY GINGER GARLIC PITA CHIPS
      Baked Spicy Homemade Pita Chips from Scratch
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      Crunchy Breadsticks
    • Air Fryer Chickpeas (Chili Lime)
    square crackers on a metal baking sheet.

    Parmesan Crackers

    Homemade Parmesan Crackers are crisp, salty, and infused with a rich, nutty flavor from the Parmesan cheese. Made easily in a food processor they make for an addictive snack or a wonderful addition to your cheese boards. A gourmet spin on those beloved cheese crackers!
    4.5 from 18 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 88 crackers
    Calories: 8kcal
    Author: Maria Doss

    Equipment

    • Food processor

    Ingredients

    Dry ingredients

    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
    • ½ teaspooon salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley

    Other ingredients

    • 4 tablepsoons cold unsalted butter cut into slices
    • ¼ cup whole milk
    • additional flour, for rolling the dough
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Add all dry ingredients into a food processor. Process for 15 seconds. 
    • Add sliced cold butter, process for 10 seconds. 
    • Add the milk. Process the dough until it starts to come together, which should take about 20 seconds.
      Pro tip: I prefer to measure the milk, using a ¼-cup dry measuring cup instead of a liquid measuring cup for accuracy.
    • Transfer the dough to the kitchen counter and gently knead it 2 to 3 times to form a smooth, flat square disc.
    • Lightly dust the counter with flour and roll the dough (also dust the top with flour) into an 11-inch square. Be sure to move the dough frequently to prevent it from sticking to the counter, adding more flour as needed.
    • Cut the dough into 1-inch squares. Carefully transfer the squares to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about ½ inch of space between them, as the crackers won't expand while baking.
    • Bake crackers for 22 to 25 minutes or until golden in color, rotating the pan half way through baking.
      Pro tip: Remove the crackers when they are golden in color, taking care not to let them turn any darker.
    • Cool completely before storing.

    Notes

    Use real parmesan cheese and not the green jar.
    Use only dried herbs and not fresh herbs or garlic.
    Rotate the pan halfway through baking to ensure even browning.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cracker | Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg

    Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.

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    Recipe slightly modified from Parmesan cream crackers.

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    1. Ashika | Gardening Foodie

      May 26, 2018 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      These look so easy and delicious to make and eat and I am sure so much better than storebought. Perfect snacktime idea or putting into luncboxes 🙂

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        May 29, 2018 at 10:13 pm

        Thank you Ashika;)

        Reply
    2. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      May 26, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      I love homemade crackers and how you showed how to make these step by step! This would definitely be a hit in our house!!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        May 29, 2018 at 10:14 pm

        Thank you Kelly:)

        Reply
    3. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      May 29, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      These look so good! I love having snacks around, and they're so much better homemade!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        May 29, 2018 at 10:15 pm

        Anything is better homemade, thanks Kelsie;)

        Reply
    4. heather (delicious not gorgeous)

      May 30, 2018 at 4:03 am

      these look so addictive!!! i hate how artifical cheezits taste, so these homemade ones sound awesome (:

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        May 31, 2018 at 4:05 am

        Thank you Heather:)

        Reply
    5. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      June 01, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      Store-bought crackers have so many weird ingredients - these look and sound like something I'd be very happy to feed my kids!!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        June 03, 2018 at 12:55 am

        Totally!! Thank you Kathy:)

        Reply
    6. Darshana

      August 14, 2019 at 5:46 pm

      Great recipe.
      Can I replace butter with oil or home made butter (ghee)??

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        August 15, 2019 at 4:37 pm

        As much as I love ghee, that ghee flavor might not compliment the parmesan cheese. So, I will suggest homemade butter, hope it helps:)

        Reply
    7. Jia

      April 22, 2020 at 4:58 am

      Hi! I don't have a food processor (only a hand blender), is there anything else I can use for mixing? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        April 22, 2020 at 5:32 pm

        Hi Jia, The food processor plays a vital role in bringing the dough together with as little moisture/gluten formation as possible, which results in a tender buttery cracker.
        However, here are the steps in making the cracker without a food processor -
        1. If you have any sort of dry grinder (like Nutri bullet or spice grinder), then process the parmesan with 1/2 of the flour, until it is as finely ground as possible. Transfer all this into a large bowl and stir in remaining dry ingredients.
        2. Add the cold butter (chopped into small cubes) and mix with your fingertips, until the butter is fully incorporated into the flour. (Try not the mix too much, since the warmth from the hands will begin to melt the butter). So, mix until you no longer feel visible chunks of butter.
        3. Add cold milk and mix with a spoon until it begins to form a dough.
        4. Using your hands, gently give 2-3 kneads to make dough into a smooth, flat, square disc.
        Proceed to step 6 in the recipe
        Hope it helps:)

        Reply
    8. Linda

      August 10, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      Needs more mpisture and overcooked at 23 minutes.

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        August 12, 2020 at 2:04 pm

        Hi Linda, I'm so sorry that the crackers burned. If it needed more moisture then the dough wouldn't have held together for you to be able to shape and cut into crackers. Did that part work well?

        Reply
    9. Ginger MacLean

      November 30, 2021 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      These turned out perfectly! They were delicious and easy to make! Will definitely make these again!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        December 01, 2021 at 2:59 am

        Sounds wonderful, Maria

        Reply
    10. susan parks

      February 22, 2023 at 4:49 pm

      I had these last night - absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        February 22, 2023 at 11:44 pm

        Glad you liked it, have a great day - Maria

        Reply
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