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Gluten-Free Cheese Crackers

by Laura Fuentes

December 18, 2013
updated Sep 27, 2023
5 from 7 votes
Gluten-free cheese crackers that are just as crispy and delicious as the original. 
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Gluten-free cheese crackers that are just as crispy and delicious as the original.

a small bowl of cheese crackers

Cheese Crackers with Rice Flour

Thanks to the brown rice flour, these crackers are a better-for-you AND a gluten-free snack option. 

While most gluten-free flours are useful for making all sorts of treats and snacks, I don’t recommend swapping the brown rice flour for another alternative. It gives these crackers their crispy texture and nutty flavor. 

Even with cheese, these crackers are very pasty white. You could try mixing a small amount of turmeric in the water before adding it to the dough, a little goes a long way to add that orange color and it won’t affect the flavor.

Having go-to snack and lunch ideas that are gluten-free will always come to the rescue when making recipes your family will love, and these crackers are perfect for enjoying after school or packed in a lunchbox. 

How to Make Gluten-Free Cheese Crackers

This dough is quick to assemble, slice, and bake into delicious, crunchy crackers. Here’s how to make this snack happen: 

  1. Prepare
    Preheat the oven to 350F. 
  2. Combine the Dry Ingredients
    In a large bowl, combine the flours, salt, garlic powder, and cheese. 
  3. Make the Dough
    To the flour, add the butter and water. Knead the dough until it forms a ball. 
  4. Roll Out
    Place the dough onto parchment paper and, using a rolling pin, roll out into a ⅛th-inch thick rectangle. 
  5. Slice
    Using a cookie cutter or knife, slice the dough into 1-inch crackers. Transfer the parchment paper to a large baking sheet. 
  6. Bake
    Bake for about 12 minutes. Turn the oven off, but leave the crackers in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. 

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Gluten-Free Cheesy Crackers

Laura Fuentes
5 from 7 votes
Gluten-free cheese crackers that are just as crispy and delicious as the original. 
Servings: 4 cups
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 22 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • ½ cup brown rice flour
  • ½ cup tapioca flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅓ cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 3-5 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flours, salt, garlic powder, and cheese. 
  • Add the melted butter and water 1 tablespoon at a time mixing to combine after each addition.
  • Once a dough forms, knead it into a ball. 
  • Place the dough on parchment paper or a nonstick rolling mat. Roll out into a rectangular shape until the dough is about ⅛-inch thick.
  • Slice into crackers with a knife, pizza slicer, or cookie cutters (you can re-roll scraps and rough edges to make more.)
  • Transfer the parchment paper with the crackers to a baking sheet. For a more golden look, lightly spray or brush the tops of the crackers with melted butter or oil. Sprinkle extra sea salt and cheese over the top, if desired.
  • Bake for about 12 minutes, until starting to turn golden. Turn the oven off, but leave the crackers in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

You can use melted coconut oil or palm shortening instead of butter, but they will change the flavor. I prefer using ½ teaspoon olive oil, then adding 1 to 2 more tablespoons water (for 4 to 5 tablespoons total.)

Equipment

sheet pan
Mixing Bowls
Kids Lunch Box

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 8.3gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 13.1mgSodium: 255.6mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.1g
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  1. Diane

    July 31, 2015 at 1:45 am

    5 stars
    Added about 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper to spice things up and they were great! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. Next time I’m going to try parmesan.

    Reply
  2. Allison Reed

    February 01, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    5 stars
    Do you think Daiya (non-dairy) shredded cheddar would work in place of the dairy cheese?

    Reply
  3. Dina

    December 23, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    Can these flours be exchanged for the cup for cup brand of gluten free flour?

    Reply
    • Kendra Peterson

      December 23, 2013 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, but it will be a different grain flour to starch ratio, so you might need less water or more flour.

      Reply
  4. Mel

    December 23, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for this recipe. My toddler has a wide range of allergies and it is nice to find a recipe I can use for her.

    Reply
  5. janet

    December 23, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    5 stars
    made last night- so easy and yummy!!!! need to double or triple next time!

    Reply

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