The holiday season and its endless parties is officially upon us. And if you are hosting an event between now and the end of the year, you most likely have party food on your mind, and rightly so. Planning menu after menu can cause a lot of anxiety, but having a delicious go-to appetizer in your back pocket can help alleviate some of the season’s stress.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, America’s most-trusted home cook, Ina Garten, recently shared her go-to holiday appetizer for Chipotle Cheddar Crackers and we’re already obsessed. For starters, they only require only four ingredients and can be prepared in advance, which means they are the easiest snack to freeze in advance, then pull out and bake just before guests arrive. I decided to make a big batch and I’m so glad I did—because these are honestly better than most store-bought cheddar cheese crackers.
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What Are Chipotle Cheddar Crackers?
These bite-sized crackers are rich, cheesy and full of flavor. The crackers taste slightly spicy from the chipotle powder with a flavor reminiscent of Cheez-Its, only better. Since the predominant ingredient in these crackers is cheese, I highly recommend using a high-quality aged sharp cheddar, such as Kerrygold Reserve.
Chipotle Cheddar Crackers
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How to Serve Chipotle Cheddar Crackers
These delicious little crackers are perfection on their own, but they would also make a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving charcuterie board. These pop-in-your-mouth crackers also pair well with your favorite holiday cocktails, wine, bubbly and beer, making them an easy choice for entertaining.
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Ingredients Needed
Chipotle-Cheddar Cracker Ingredients
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- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 8 ounces aged cheddar, such as Kerrygold Reserved
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground chipotle powder
- 1/4 salt
- Flaked sea salt, (for topping)
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How to Make Ina Garten’s Chipotle Cheddar Crackers
1. Place the butter, cheddar, flour, chipotle powder and 1 teaspoon of salt into the bowl of an electric mixer. Add 1½ tablespoons water and mix on low speed to combine the ingredients. Turn the mixer to medium and beat for 30 seconds, until the ingredients come together in big clumps.
Mix ingredients
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2. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured cutting board and roll it into a log. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or freeze it for up to 4 months.
Shape dough
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3. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F and line sheet pans with parchment paper. Slice the dough approximately ½ inch thick and place the rounds 1 inch apart on the parchment paper. You can flatten and shape the rounds at this point for a more uniform look.
Ready for the oven
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4. Sprinkle with sea salt and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on the sheet pans or a baking rack and serve at room temperature.
Sprinkle with flaky salt
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How long do these crackers last?
Cooked crackers can be stored in a container for two to three days.
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