Crunchy is one of those textures that is really lacking in the keto world. While I’m a huge fan of pork rinds, I can really only eat so much of them. I’ve attempted homemade crackers a few times but never had much luck. Turns out, I was over-complicating what should have been a very simple task.
Easy Low Carb Crackers
These crackers have only 4 ingredients. Yup, four. That’s it. What are they?
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- cardnl Blanched Almond Flour
- cardnl Ranch Dip Spice Blend
- 1 Egg
And they’re not even complicated to make. I do suggest you use the tools recommended in the recipe, as it makes the process much easier: a food processor (a blender should work as well) and silicone baking mats. You don’t need a rolling pin, but something smooth to roll it out with really makes a world of difference in getting evenly thin crackers.
Full Flavor Keto Crackers
The combination of cheddar cheese and ranch seasoning makes these crackers full of flavor, but they pair well with dips as well. Our favorite dip for these crackers is our Chicken Bacon Dip. And the crackers are sturdy enough to withstand dipping into and holding the dip.
These low-carb crackers store best in an airtight container at room temp. They’ve lasted as long as a week before they were completely eaten, so I can’t vouch for them staying fresh longer than that, but I imagine they will if stored properly. They stayed perfectly crispy when kept in a zip-top bag.
What’s really good? Try these crackers with our Keto Chicken Bacon Dip.
I don’t recommend making these crackers with shredded mozzarella, the fat content is too high and they would probably turn out too oily. A hard cheese would be best if you’d like to experiment with something other than cheddar. If you do try a different cheese, let us know how it turns out!
Crunchy Keto Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (see notes)
- 1 cup cardnl Blanched Almond Flour
- 2 tsp cardnl Ranch Dip Spice Blend (see notes for alt option)
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add dry ingredients to a food processor and pulse to combine, making sure that cheese is chopped up and coarse. Add the egg and continue to pulse until a smooth dough ball is formed.
- Place the ball of dough on a silicone baking mat. This can also be done with parchment paper but yields much better results with silicone. Place another mat (or parchment sheet) on top.
- With a rolling pin, roll the dough VERY thin, as thin as you can possibly get it. Like 1/16" if possible. The thinner the dough, the crunchier your crackers will be. Make sure the dough is rolled evenly, otherwise you will have areas that are overbaked and others that are underbaked.
- Optional, but place the rolled dough (with both top and bottom silicone mats still in place) on a rimless baking sheet and place in the fridge or freezer for about 10-20 minutes. This helps the top silicone mat peel off easier.
- Remove the top silicone mat (or parchment) and use a pizza cuter to cut evenly spaced squares across the dough. Leave the raw edges intact so if the edges burn or overbake, it's not your actual crackers.
- Optional, but for fun, use a wooden skewer to make a mark in the center of each cracker.
- Bake crackers in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and recut the lines. Gently separate the crackers so they can finish baking separately. Place back in the oven for an additional 6-9 minutes, or until slightly browned and crispy.
- You may need to remove the crackers that bake faster and place the rest back in to finish cooking. This is not uncommon as the center crackers take a bit longer to bake.
- Remove and let cool completely, they'll finish crisping up as they cool. Store at room temp in an airtight container to keep them from getting soft.
Notes
- I have only tested this recipe with cheddar cheese, so I can't vouch for any other cheeses yet.
- Another great seasoning option is to replace the Ranch Dip Blend with 1 tsp Explorado Market Savory Salt.
Nutrition Information
Yield 15 Serving Size 5 crackersAmount Per Serving Calories 81Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 20mgSodium 60mgCarbohydrates 2gNet Carbohydrates 1gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 4g