Peggy's Cheese Savories

Delightfully crisp and packed with bold, cheesy flavor, Peggy's Cheese Savories are the ultimate homemade snack or party appetizer! This simple yet sophisticated recipe combines sharp cheddar cheese, a hint of cayenne spice, and buttery, flaky dough for a melt-in-your-mouth treat that's hard to resist. Topped with optional sesame seeds for an extra layer of crunch, these bite-sized savory crackers are quick to prepare, requiring just 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of bake time. Perfect for entertaining or as an elevated accompaniment to soups and salads, these golden-baked morsels are a crowd-pleasing blend of buttery texture and robust seasoning. Make a batch today and savor the irresistible charm of this cheddar-filled classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons water (cold)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, grated sharp cheddar cheese, sea salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.

Step 6

Using a small, round cookie cutter or your preferred shape, cut out pieces of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the dough pieces for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the savories are golden and slightly crisp around the edges.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(461.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2052.5

Total Fat 142.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 86.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 378.3mg	0%
Sodium 1904.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 50.9g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1027.6mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 405.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.0%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 28.2%