Sourdough Cheez-Its – Easy, Cheesy, Best Ever Crunchy Snack

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Small square sourdough cheese crackers in a bowl and scattered on parchment

Golden cheesy sourdough discard crackers cut into tiny squares, crisp and snackable.

These Sourdough Cheez-Its are crunchy, cheesy, and dangerously snackable. The big trick is rolling the dough thin so the crackers bake up crisp.

Why You’ll Love This Sourdough Cheez-Its

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  • Crunchy and cheesy: Big cheddar flavor.
  • Great for discard: No waste, all snack.
  • Easy to customize: Change the seasonings anytime.

Ingredients for Sourdough Cheez-Its

Sourdough discard, cheddar, butter, flour, salt, and spices arranged for cheese crackers
Discard, cheddar, butter, and spices make crisp homemade crackers
  • Sourdough discard
  • Sharp cheddar cheese
  • Unsalted butter
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder

How to Make Sourdough Cheez-Its

Four panel collage showing mixing dough, rolling thin, cutting squares with holes, and baked crackers cooling
Mix, roll thin, cut squares, and bake for crisp cheesy crackers
  • 1. Mix. Stir everything into a stiff dough.
  • 2. Chill. Chill 20–30 minutes.
  • 3. Roll thin. Roll to 1/8-inch.
  • 4. Cut and dock. Cut squares and poke a small hole.
  • 5. Bake. Bake at 350°F for 12–18 minutes until golden.
  • 6. Cool. Cool fully for maximum crunch.

Make-Ahead & Freezing

  • Store airtight 5–7 days.
  • Freeze dough up to 2 months.

Reader Review

So crispy and cheesy. Rolling thin was the secret, and they stayed crunchy for days.

Sourdough Cheez-Its Recipe Card

Prep Time:** 15 minutes
Cook Time:** 15 minutes
Total Time:** about 1 hour
Yield:** about 5 cups
Category:** Snack
Method:** Baking
Cuisine:** American
Diet:** Vegetarian

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