Homemade Cheese-Its (Baked Cheese Crisps)
Homemade Cheese-Its (Baked Cheese Crisps)
Ingredients
- 12 cheddar cheese slices, individually wrapped or block, cut into 1-inch by 1-inch squares
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 275°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 275
- 2
Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. This will prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
If using a block of cheddar cheese, slice it into thin pieces, then cut these into approximately 1-inch by 1-inch squares. If using pre-sliced cheese, stack several slices and cut them into 1-inch wide strips, then cut the strips into 1-inch squares.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Arrange the cut cheese squares onto the parchment-lined baking tray in a single layer, ensuring they are spread out and not touching each other. This allows for even baking and crisping.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Using a bamboo stick or a toothpick, carefully poke a small hole in the center of each cheese square. This helps the cheese crisp up uniformly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown, bubbly, and visibly crispy. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven and the thickness of the cheese.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 275
- 7
Once baked and crispy, remove the cheese crisps from the oven. Let them cool on the baking tray for a few minutes; they will crisp up further as they cool.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Carefully transfer the cooled cheese crisps to a bowl. Sprinkle with salt to taste, tossing gently to ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve immediately as a crunchy, savory snack. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Cheese-Its (Baked Cheese Crisps)
Ingredients
- 12 cheddar cheese slices, individually wrapped or block, cut into 1-inch by 1-inch squares
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 275°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 275 - 2
Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. This will prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
If using a block of cheddar cheese, slice it into thin pieces, then cut these into approximately 1-inch by 1-inch squares. If using pre-sliced cheese, stack several slices and cut them into 1-inch wide strips, then cut the strips into 1-inch squares.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Arrange the cut cheese squares onto the parchment-lined baking tray in a single layer, ensuring they are spread out and not touching each other. This allows for even baking and crisping.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Using a bamboo stick or a toothpick, carefully poke a small hole in the center of each cheese square. This helps the cheese crisp up uniformly.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown, bubbly, and visibly crispy. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven and the thickness of the cheese.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 275 - 7
Once baked and crispy, remove the cheese crisps from the oven. Let them cool on the baking tray for a few minutes; they will crisp up further as they cool.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Carefully transfer the cooled cheese crisps to a bowl. Sprinkle with salt to taste, tossing gently to ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve immediately as a crunchy, savory snack. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
⏱️ 1 min