Southern Cheese Crackers: Better-Than-Cheddar-Biscuits Bites! 🧀🔥


 

These buttery, flaky, extra-cheesy crackers taste like a cross between homemade Goldfish and cheddar bay biscuits—but even better! Perfect for snacking, parties, or soup dunking.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ 10x better than store-bought – No weird ingredients!
✔ Crispy edges, tender centers – The perfect texture
✔ Freezer-friendly – Bake now or later
✔ Kid-approved – Picky eaters devour them


Ingredients (Makes ~60 crackers)

Dough

  • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (packed)

  • 4 tbsp cold butter, cubed

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

  • ¼ tsp onion powder

  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1-2 tbsp ice water

Topping

  • 1 tbsp melted butter

  • ½ tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning


Step-by-Step Instructions