Beet and Cheddar Crackers

Beet and Cheddar Crackers

yummy pink crackers

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 52m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 1h 07m
Temp.: 325 °F
Servings: 48
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (19 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

32
Calories
2.3g
Fat
2.5g
Carbohydrate
0.1g
Fiber
6mg
Cholesterol
50mg
Sodium
Beet and Cheddar Crackers

Recipe Description

I love these Beet and Cheddar Crackers. They are delicious and crispy and perfect to serve with cheese or hummus or your favorite cracker topping. The addition of beetroot puree to the dough gives these crackers a pink hue.

To make these crackers, start by cooking beets and shallots until tender. If the mixture starts to get dry, add a few tablespoons of water or beet juice to the saucepan. Once cooked, blend to make a smooth mixture and set aside. In a food processor, make the dough using flour, butter and cheese. Add the beets to the flour mixture. Chill the dough in the fridge and roll it out to make crackers. The thinner the dough, the crispier they will be! Cut the cracker shapes using a knife or wavy pizza cutter. Punch holes in the top of each cracker using a fork. Sprinkle with kosher salt and bake in the oven.

To make the Beet and Cheddar Crackers, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Beet and Cheddar Crackers

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook beets and shallots

    8 min
    Step 1 - Beet and Cheddar Crackers

    Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons of beets and 1 diced shallot. Sprinkle lightly with salt and simmer for about 5-8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Blend beet mixture

    2 min
    Step 2 - Beet and Cheddar Crackers

    Blend the beet and shallot mixture to make about ¼ cup of puree.

  3. 3

    Make dough

    3 min
    Step 3 - Beet and Cheddar CrackersStep 3 - Beet and Cheddar CrackersStep 3 - Beet and Cheddar Crackers

    Combine 1 cup of flour and ½ a teaspoon of salt in a food processor and pulse until combined. Add 6 tablespoons of chopped butter, and pulse the mixture until well combined and mealy. Add 1 cup of grated Cheddar cheese and pulse.

  4. 4

    Add beets

    3 min
    Step 4 - Beet and Cheddar CrackersStep 4 - Beet and Cheddar Crackers

    Add the beet puree to the food processor and pulse until you get a uniform, moist dough.

  5. 5

    Chill

    30 min
    Step 5 - Beet and Cheddar Crackers

    Wrap the dough in wax paper, and form it into a disc. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Heat oven

    1 min
    Step 6 - Beet and Cheddar Crackers

    Preheat the oven to 325 °F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  7. 7

    Roll out dough

    2 min
    Step 7 - Beet and Cheddar Crackers

    Roll out the dough into a very thin layer.

  8. 8

    Cut into squares

    3 min
    Step 8 - Beet and Cheddar Crackers

    Cut the thinly rolled dough into squares using a pastry cutting wheel or a sharp knife.

  9. 9

    Punch holes in the crackers

    1 min
    Step 9 - Beet and Cheddar Crackers

    Using a fork, punch holes in each cracker.

  10. 10

    Bake

    15 min
    Step 10 - Beet and Cheddar CrackersStep 10 - Beet and Cheddar Crackers

    Place the crackers on the prepared baking sheets and bake for about 15 minutes.

  11. 11

    Leave to cool

    20 min
    Step 11 - Beet and Cheddar Crackers

    Leave to cool on a wire rack before serving.

  12. 12

    Serve

    Step 12 - Beet and Cheddar Crackers

    Serve with cheese or hummus or with your favorite cracker topping and enjoy!

These Beet and Cheddar Crackers are a delicious way to use beetroot! They are very easy to make and they taste delicious too! Tag #CookMeRecipes if you post photos of your homemade crackers on Instagram!

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Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Helen Johnson
July 24, 2024
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These crackers turned out excellent! I served them at a party, everyone loved them.

Catherine Smith
January 21, 2024
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Wow, these Beet and Cheddar Crackers took me back to my grandma's kitchen. I loved making them with her. They are super easy, and their crispy texture is awesome with hummus. Totally making these for my next girls' night.

Quinn
October 23, 2023
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Yummy! These beet and cheddar crackers were a hit at our family game night. Everyone loved the pink color and they disappeared so quickly! Can't wait to make them again!

Rachel
October 15, 2023
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I recently made these Beet and Cheddar Crackers for a family gathering and they were a huge hit. The vibrant pink color was such a surprise and my kids loved them. They were crispy and delicious, great with hummus. I’m so proud to have found a recipe that everyone enjoyed. Will definitely make again

Joy
October 10, 2023
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Super easy snack!

Zoe
October 2, 2023
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Simply scrumptious treat!

Nathan Birch
July 19, 2023
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Tried these Beet and Cheddar Crackers for a family get-together. They were a hit! The kids loved the color, and they tasted exceptional with hummus.

Olivia Dubois
July 17, 2023
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These Beet and Cheddar Crackers are just superb. I made them for my kids' snack time, and they loved the pink color. I’ll def make 'em again

Molly
June 11, 2023
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Amazing! I made these Beet and Cheddar Crackers for a family gathering last week, and everyone loved the pink color. They were a hit with the kids, and my husband couldn't stop eating them. Will definitely make again.

Luz
June 8, 2023
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¡Deliciosos! Me encantaron para una fiesta con mis amigas. ¡Todos los amaron! 🥳

Charlie
June 2, 2023
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These crackers are superb! Made them with the kids, and they loved the pink colour. Perfect with cheese at our family gathering.

Zara Thompson
February 28, 2023
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Yum!

Rosa
September 21, 2022
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Estuve buscando algo original y estos crackers son lo maximo. Me encanta el sabor dulce de la remolacha con el queso.

Yvonne Smith
November 8, 2021
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These Beet and Cheddar Crackers are seriously awesome. Made them for game night, and they vanished in minutes. Such a hit!

Zara
November 5, 2021
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These crackers were a hit at my last party. So good.

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