Parmesan Cheddar Basil Crackers
Crisp, buttery Parmesan Cheddar Basil Crackers that make the perfect homemade party snack. Easy to mix, roll, and bake for entertaining.
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🍽️ Recipe Name: Parmesan Cheddar Basil Crackers
⏱️ Ready In: About 31 minutes
👨👩👧👦 Serves: 8–10 (depending on cracker size)
🔥 Calories: Approximately 110–120 per serving (3–4 crackers; varies by size)
🥩 Main Ingredients: Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, flour, fresh basil, half-and-half, kosher salt
🥛 Dietary Info: Contains dairy, vegetarian
⭐ Difficulty: Easy
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These Parmesan Cheddar Basil Crackers are irresistible little bites of buttery, cheesy goodness. They bake up crisp on the outside but stay tender within, creating a texture that feels almost like a savoury shortbread. Fresh basil adds a fragrant lift to the rich blend of Cheddar and Parmesan, making these crackers perfect for everything from holiday parties to casual grazing boards.
Whether you serve them with dips, add them to a charcuterie spread, or enjoy them as a snack straight from the tin, these homemade crackers are simple to make and always a hit. They also travel well and can be made ahead, which makes them ideal for busy entertaining seasons.
Recipe Highlights – Why This Recipe Works
- Crispy and buttery: Parmesan Cheddar Basil Crackers with a tender interior
- Cheesy and fragrant: Fresh basil adds a light, savoury flavour
- Quick and easy: Ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish
- Perfect for entertaining: Ideal for parties, cheese boards, or casual snacking
- Make-ahead friendly: Store in an airtight container or freeze for longer
Tips for Best Results
- Use freshly grated cheeses for the best texture and melt.
- Basil should be finely chopped so it distributes evenly.
- For extra-crisp crackers, chill the cut-outs for 10 minutes before baking.
- Store cooled crackers in an airtight tin at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These freeze well: place baked crackers in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Cheddar cheese: A sharp Cheddar gives the crackers more flavour, but mild works too.
- Parmesan cheese: Pecorino Romano can be used for a saltier, tangier result.
- Half-and-half: Double cream thinned with a little milk works in a pinch.
- Fresh basil: Fresh parsley or chives are good substitutes if basil is unavailable.
- Flour: All-purpose gives the best structure. A 1:1 gluten-free blend may be used, but the texture becomes more delicate.
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Parmesan Cheddar Basil Crackers
Yields: 36 Basil bites | Prep time: 20 Minutes | Cook time: 11 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 5 tablespoons half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Add the Cheddar cheese, butter, half-and-half, and salt to a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Sprinkle in the flour, Parmesan, and chopped basil. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms. It should hold together without crumbling.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Divide it into three portions to make rolling easier.
- Roll each portion to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a small star-shaped or round cutter to stamp out the crackers. Gather and reroll any leftover dough.
- Arrange the cut-outs on the prepared trays, leaving about 1 inch between each one.
- Bake for 11 to 14 minutes, just until the tops and edges turn golden. Allow the crackers to cool on the trays for 30 minutes so they can set and become crisp.
Parmesan Cheddar Basil Crackers
Crisp, buttery Parmesan Cheddar Basil Crackers that make the perfect homemade party snack. Easy to mix, roll, and bake for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 5 tablespoons half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Add the Cheddar cheese, butter, half-and-half, and salt to a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Sprinkle in the flour, Parmesan, and chopped basil. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms. It should hold together without crumbling.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Divide it into three portions to make rolling easier.
- Roll each portion to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a small star-shaped or round cutter to stamp out the crackers. Gather and reroll any leftover dough.
- Arrange the cut-outs on the prepared trays, leaving about 1 inch between each one.
- Bake for 11 to 14 minutes, just until the tops and edges turn golden. Allow the crackers to cool on the trays for 30 minutes so they can set and become crisp.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18Serving Size:
2 crackersAmount Per Serving: Calories: 94Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 197mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g
This information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although frugalmomeh.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
