“Squarefish” Cheesy Cracker Crisps (low FODMAP)

30 Minutes prep • 15 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Vegetarian • Serves 8

When you really want goldfish crackers but you don’t want the consequences…make up a batch of “squarefish!” They hit the spot! These cheesy cracker crisps are delicious on their own (try not to eat them all at once!) and they make wonderful “croutons” for our roasted tomato soup.

Ingredients

3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)

1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (I used King Arthur 1 for 1)

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon Smoke N Sanity Essence of Onion salt (use code IBSGC10 for a 10% discount)

1/4 teaspoon Smoke N Sanity Essence of Garlic salt (use code IBSGC10 for a 10% discount)

6 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1-2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

(1) Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Grate the cheese.

(2) Make the dough: In a food processor, combine the cheese, flour, paprika, onion salt, and garlic salt. Pulse until the cheese mixes into the flour. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture clumps together to form pea-size balls. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together and starts to form a ball.

(3) Roll and cut the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and form into a ball. Divide the dough in half. Working with one section of dough at a time. Roll the dough as thin as you can, about a 1/4-inch thick. With a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough into strips one way and then into squares by cutting across all the strips.

(4) Bake: Carefully transfer the squares to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1/2 inch apart. Bake 15-16 minutes, until golden and crisp. Rotate your trays in the oven so nothing gets overly browned.

(5) Finish: Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Pro-Tip: Want to make goldfish instead of squarefish? Get a goldfish cookie cutter and use that to cut out your crackers. It’s a little too much fuss for me, but the kids will probably think it’s great!

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