Parmesan Crackers

square crackers on a metal baking sheet.

Homemade Parmesan Crackers are crisp, salty, and packed with rich, nutty parmesan cheese flavor. Made easy 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!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword baked parmesan crackers, parmesan cheese crackers, parmesan crackers, parmesan crackers recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings 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

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.

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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.

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