Party Cheese Crackers

This is an easy and fun cracker to make especially during the holiday season. Pair it with a favorite dip and you have an impressive snack to offer your guests . . . made by you. They are zippy crackers with a lot of taste.

Party Cheese Crackers½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until it forms a dough. Form the dough on waxed paper int a long roll and then square off the edges so when you cut them, later, you will have either square or oblong crackers, your choice!

Slice the log 1/4 inch thick and arrange the slices one inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake the crackers for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom and around the edges. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool before serving.

Ideas . . .
You can brush the top of the unbaked crackers with a bit of egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, coarse salt, etc.

I’ve added a tablespoon or two of Feta cheese to the mix for a tangy cracker.