Cheese Wafers
Classic Southern cheese wafers made with sharp cheddar, butter, and Rice Krispies. Crisp, savory, and perfect for holidays, parties, and make-ahead entertaining.
Servings: 30 wafers
Calories: 78kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup butter softened (salted or unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Add shredded cheese, butter, Worcestershire sauce, flour, Rice Krispies, garlic, cayenne pepper and salt to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix together with clean hands or a wooden spoon until dough comes together into a ball.
- Scoop into one inch balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Notes
- Grate your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as smoothly and can affect texture.
- Uniform size matters. Keeping the wafers the same size helps them bake evenly and stay crisp.
- Serve warm for a chewy wafer or at room temperature for a crisp cracker.
- Storage: Store baked cheese wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze baked wafers and thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Make Ahead: The dough can also be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking, making this an easy appetizer to prep in advance.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
