Your search for the best keto cheese crackers recipe is over! These low carb cheese crackers are reminiscent of the bright orange crackers you might have grown up eating (hint: keto Cheez-Its, anyone?!). But this version is made with nutritious ingredients and real cheese as the base! Crackers may sound like a lot to make from scratch, but I think you’ll be surprised by how easy this cheddar cheese crackers recipe is! These almond flour cheese crackers are made with just 3 ingredients, but there is a fourth ingredient I recommend for extra cheesy-iness. 😉 Eat this keto cheese crackers recipe all on its own, or serve with dips or cured meat, like summer sausage, for an easy cheese & cracker snack. No matter how you eat them, you’ll love these low carb crackers made from cheese! If you need to avoid dairy but still want a crunchy snack, try these flax seed crackers instead.
Low Carb Cheese Crackers Ingredients
There are only 3 simple ingredients in this recipe for keto cheese crackers! Plus an option to add in even more cheesy flavor…
Cheddar cheese – This is the base of the baked cheddar crackers. It gives them rich and real cheesy flavor. Almond flour – Nutritious almond flour takes the place of refined flour in classic cheddar cheese crackers. Egg – The binder. This helps keep the low carb cheese cracker recipe stay together. Nutritional yeast – Optional, but will help make the no carb cheese crackers recipe taste even cheesier!
How To Make Keto Cheese Crackers
Making your own almond flour cheese crackers may sound like a lot of work, but it really only takes 15 minutes of prep and some time in the oven!
Melt the cheese. Using the microwave or double boiler, heat the cheese until it’s smooth and easy to stir.
TIP: You may notice some of the oil separating when you melt the cheese. That’s okay! Just stir it back together as much as you can, and you can still incorporate the remaining oil in the recipe. The keto Cheez-Its won’t be oily when they’re done, I promise!
Mix the almond flour cheese crackers base. Stir together almond flour, sea salt, and nutritional yeast, if you’re using it. Mix the keto cheese crackers dough. Add the cheddar to the almond flour mixture and use your hands to knead until a uniform dough forms. It’s normal for it to be a bit oily, so don’t worry about that.
Form a ball. Chill if necessary to make it less sticky. (This will depend on the temperature in your kitchen.)
TIP: If the cheddar cheese crackers dough is difficult to work with, check my tips in my fathead pizza post.
Roll out dough. In between two pieces of parchment paper, roll dough out into a rectangle, about 1/16-1/8 inch thick.
TIP: The thinner you roll the keto cracker dough, the crispier your crackers will get! So, try to get it as thin as you can.
Cut the crackers. Using a ruler to help guide you, cut crackers into squares or rectangles and place onto a lined baking sheet. Prick with a fork or toothpick to prevent bubbling.
Bake the almond flour cheese crackers. If there is any oil on top of the crackers after baking, lightly blot with paper towel.
TIP: If you want them extra crisp, turn the oven off when they are just barely golden. Then, leave them in the oven, with the oven off and door propped open with a wooden spoon.
How Many Carbs In Keto Cheese Crackers?
These keto cheese crackers have just 3 grams net carbs per serving of 12 crackers! Not only are these low carb cheese crackers keto friendly, but they taste delicious too!
How To Store Keto Cheese Crackers
This homemade cheddar crackers recipe should be stored in an airtight container. If they lose any of their crispness, you can always put them back in a 350 degree F oven for a few minutes, until they are crispy again. Just be careful to not over-bake!
What To Serve With Cheddar Cheese Crackers
There are so many ways to eat these almond flour cheese crackers. They are perfect all on their own, but adding a dip is never a bad idea! 😉 Try some of these favorites:
Bacon Cream Cheese Ball – Beautiful presentation and TONS of flavor. The cheddar and bacon always go well together. Keto Charcuterie Board – Learn how to build one here, and just swap the crackers for these. Easy Cold Crab Dip – For the seafood lovers! This dip can easily be made ahead of time, too. Warm Ranch Crack Dip – This dip is SO good, and goes well with veggies and low carb cheese crackers alike. Dairy-Free Spinach Artichoke Dip – Super easy to through together!
Glass Nesting Bowls – The only set of bowls you need. I use one of these bowls every single day. Paring Knife – Run a small knife like this one along the edge of a ruler to ensure you have straight lchf cheese crackers. Pastry Wheel – This roller cuts no carb cheese crackers in a flash!
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