I have a confession to make. I have an obsession with all baked cheese snacks. Goldfish, Cheez-Its, you name it, I love it! Even though these snacks are baked rather than fried, they are typically full of sodium, saturated (unhealthy) fat, and various dyes and additives.
For a healthier alternative to these tasty snacks, try this delicious recipe created by the uber talented Chef Julia from @uclateachingkitchen. For the full instructional video, including the nutrition information, head over to: https://www.youtube.com/
Cheddar cheese contains protein and is rich in calcium, Vitamin D, and potassium, all of which are important for bone health. Choose lower-fat cheddar cheese when possible as high amounts of saturated fat can be harmful to your heart. Ingredients Needed:
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 Tablespoons of cold butter
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 2-3 Tb water
Directions:
- Mix cheese, butter, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder in a food processor, or combine in a large bowl
- Add flour and pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs, if mixing in a bowl, use a pastry cutter to cut it all together
- Add 2 Tb of water and pulse until the mixture resembles dough, might take a couple minutes of mixing. Add additional water only if the dough is too dry to come together
- Divide the dough into thirds and roll into logs, chill in the fridge
for at least ten minutes, up to 2 hours. - Preheat oven to 350F
- Either roll the dough out and cut into squares, or slice pieces
from the chilled log and place on a cookie sheet lined with
parchment or a silicone mat - Bake for 15-18 minutes, they should be a light to medium golden brown when finished
- Enjoy!