Alright...here's a peek at the Southern Cheese Crackers. If you've ever eaten (and loved) cheese straws, you'll fall head over heels for these. More on them in a minute.
About the Add a Pinch Cookbook...
Add a Pinch: Easier, Faster, Fresher Southern Classics by Robyn Stone is bound to be a true southern staple cookbook. The book is just beautiful...but at the same time, it's comforting. You pretty much want to crawl in and live there.
The author Robyn Stone is the real deal. She has a blog by the same name: Add a Pinch. Robyn is a sweet Georgia peach who I am lucky enough to call a friend. We were blog friends and finally met in real life here. When you meet friends at The Lodge, you are friends for life. It's true.
Robyn's recipes speak to my heart. They're familiar, they're classic, but these are updated recipes. Quicker getting to the table, fresher ingredients.
I've already made the Easy Skillet Lasagna and Parmesan Garlic Biscuit Rolls. The boys requested I make it again before they'd even finished eating dinner! This was Jack's reaction to the biscuit rolls..."you made these?" Me: "Yes!" Jack: "From SCRATCH?!?" ;) (They were a hit.)
I want you to have this cookbook in your kitchen, too. At the end of this post, be sure to leave a comment to enter to win a copy!
Southern Cheese Crackers are a classic.
Southern Cheese Crackers. I knew immediately that I had to feature these on the blog. My mom made a similar recipe and only made them for company. Robyn's recipe is fantastic and brought back memories of mom. ♥
The crackers are made with cheese, butter, flour, and a little cayenne among other things. Robyn offers 3 versions in the book. I made the pecan crackers because I remember my mom's having pecans.
For the cheese, I used what I had on hand...Kerrygold Vintage Dubliner. An Irish cheese and another nod to my mom. Robyn's book is like that; it reminds you of your roots while you read about Robyn's.
The dough is shaped into logs and refrigerated. Once firm, the dough is sliced and baked until it's a glorious golden color.
Crunchy, cheesy, buttery, spicy. They're addictive and yes, the perfect little snack for company.
They go great with a cold beer.
This recipe is freezer-friendly, too. Freeze the dough to have on hand for pop-ins!
Southern Cheese Crackers
{recipe from Add a Pinch, make 40-60 crackers}
2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 tablespoons salted butter, softened
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Beat the cheese and butter together until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in the salt, cayenne, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add the flour 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition until the ingredients are well combined and a dough forms.
[Note: Robyn says you can stir in 1-2 tablespoons ice water to the dough if your cheese is on the dry side or pre-shredded.]
Shape the dough into two 1-inch diameter logs. Wrap in parchment or plastic wrap. Twist the ends and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cut the log into 1/8th-inch thick slices and place 1/4" apart on the prepared sheet.
Bake until light golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. The crackers will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
You'll love having the Add a Pinch cookbook in your kitchen!
King size Gingersnaps. My mom and I always made them together so I can't make them or smell them without thinking of her.
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ReplyDeleteI just took screenshots to remind me to make these. They look a-mazing.....and I just bought a new beer that I love called Alaskan Amber that they'd go perfect with. I'd love to win this cookbook! Jennifer, The Bluebonnet Bake Shoppe
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ReplyDeleteI amso glad you shared the recipe..I make a few kinds..none w/ pecans..thye look amazing..and they remind you of your mom♥
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My late mother's chicken/broccoli divan... it was divine! Sadly, she never wrote down the recipe. So that and my late Grandma Ruby's lemon meringue pie - so delicious it would make an angel weep. Again... no recipe for that, either - just wonderful memories of meals shared.
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ReplyDeleteMy mom, although being Swedish, married a southerner and raised us in the deeeeep south. She made the cheese crackers all the time, especially for dinner parties and her bridge ladies. Wonderful memories. My favorite memory would be making Swedish meatballs with my mom growing up.
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BBQ Chicken Pie. I have no idea where the name came from either because it's shredded Turkey and veggies in red sauce over rice- no BBQ, chicken or pie involved!
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ReplyDeleteMy mama's sour cream pound cake with caramel frosting! Divine! Thank you for sharing this recipe! My future daughter in law loves cheese so I'm going to make these for their wedding weekend!
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ReplyDeleteI can honestly say you are one of the kindest, most supportive friends ever! I'm so humbled while reading your review - so sweet, and the photos are so gorgeous! But everything you make is beautiful!
Thank you so much for being so generous to do a giveaway! I hope your readers love the book and the recipes too!
I'm thrilled that your family has enjoyed the recipes - those Parmesan Garlic Biscuit Rolls are so fun to make, aren't they?!
I'm loving reading the comments everyone is leaving here - such good memories families share over food - what a gift!
Thank you again, my friend! Hugs!!!
Robyn xo
Grandma's ham & potatoe casserole!!
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My mom's pasta fagiole.
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Chicken parm!!
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Lucille's Sour Milk Pancakes - had these at the Bullfrog B&B in MA 30 years ago. We've been making them ever since....
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ReplyDeleteChicken Pastry. These were tasty! I used to make cheese straws with a cookie press, but I prefer this method so much more. The longer you can chill the dough, the easier it is to slice. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
ReplyDeleteThese crackers look amazing! Definitely going to make them!! The cookbook looks amazing as well. Would love to have it!
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