Keto Cheese Crackers Just Cheese

Made in the microwave, they’re ready in less than five minutes, so you can whip them up anytime you crave something crunchy. Many people on the keto diet complain that they miss crunchy snacks. But with these tasty crackers and with pork rinds, there’s really no reason to complain. In fact, these crackers are so good, that even if you don’t need to avoid wheat or gluten, you should give them a try! I love these keto cheese crackers because they’re ready in five minutes, and the only ingredient you need is cheese 🧀. They are delightfully crispy and they have this wonderfully concentrated cheesy flavor, not diluted by other ingredients.

Ingredients

This is the beauty of this recipe! You will only need ONE ingredient to make this tasty keto snack - sharp cheddar cheese. You can either use four tablespoons of shredded cheese, or you can take a slice of cheddar and cut it into four squares.

Instructions

Making these keto cheese crackers is SO EASY. Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. To make these crackers, as explained above, you can either use a standard 1-oz cheese slice and cut it into four squares, or you can use shredded cheese and measure one tablespoon per cracker. Both methods work equally well. You simply place four mounds of shredded cheese on parchment paper. Microwave them on high for 1 ½ - 2 minutes. Slightly cool, then peel them off the parchment paper. That’s it!

Expert tip

Microwave ovens vary, so you’ll likely need to experiment a few times until you find what works in your microwave. As a general rule, for crispy crackers, you’ll want to start with 1 minute and 30 seconds for 4 crackers. If you can see that the middle of the crackers is still soft, you can add 30 more seconds.

Frequently asked questions

Variations

I especially love sharp cheddar, but other cheeses work well too. You can try gouda, gruyere, provolone, or even mozzarella. You can also add seasonings to the cheese before microwaving - simply sprinkle them on. A few options include red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and/or onion powder.

Serving suggestions

These crackers are great on their own. They truly are a wonderful keto snack. And this is how I usually eat them - I quickly microwave them, then munch away. But you can also use them to scoop up guacamole, salsa, or Greek yogurt dip. Needless to say, they are perfect for game day! I like to make a big platter with these crackers, salami chips, pork rinds, fresh-cut veggies, and a selection of dips. These crackers are also great with soups and chilis. I often serve them as a side when I make cream of broccoli soup, tomato soup, or no-bean chili.

Storing leftovers

Once completely cool, you can store these crackers in an airtight container. If you store them for just a few hours, you can keep them outside of the fridge. For longer than that, and up to 4 days, store them in the fridge. Although I have to say that they’re much better when freshly made - they lose their crispness fast. And since it’s so easy to make them, especially in the microwave, I rarely make enough for leftovers.

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