Fathead Cracker Recipe (Grain-Free)
on Jan 28, 2019, Updated May 08, 2024
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Quick and easy Fathead Crackers are grain-free, low-carb crackers, gluten-free, and made with mozzarella cheese, cream cheese and almond flour. They are so delicious!
Fathead Crackers are the perfect combination of salty, crispy and chewy that makes them absolutely addictive. They are great for Keto, low-carb, and gluten-free diets. But, you don’t have to have special dietary restrictions to enjoy them.
These crackers make a great snack on their own or are wonderful dipped in Hummus, added to a Classic Cheese Board or as a side to Instant Pot Broccoli and Cheese Soup.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These crackers are super easy to make, about 20 minutes start to finish.
- The ingredients are simple and easy to find.
- Fathead crackers are a delicious slightly cheesy cracker with a great texture.
Recipe Ingredients
- Mozzarella cheese: pre-shredded bagged mozzarella works the best
- Cream cheese
- Egg
- Blanched almond flour
- Salt
- Seasoning: optional
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities
How to Make Fathead Crackers
- Step #1. Put the mozzarella cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for one minute. Take it out of the microwave, stir it, and microwave for 30 seconds.
- Step #2. Stir in the cream cheese, egg, and almond flour in quickly while the cheese is hot.
- Step #3. Place the dough between two pieces of parchment paper and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Remove the top layer of parchment and cut the dough into squares.
- Step #4. Bake the squares in the oven at 425 degrees on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone mat for 5 minutes, flip over and bake for 5 more minutes.
Recipe FAQs
I don’t recommend substituting other cheeses in Fathead Crackers. Other cheeses, like cheddar, don’t work well in this recipe; they just don’t melt and bake up the same.
These are great with cheese and salami, herbed cream cheese, or even a smear of peanut butter. They’re also a wonderful addition to a Hummus Platter.
Store in an air-tight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
Expert Tips
- Use store-bought shredded mozzarella cheese instead of grating your own block at home. Something about the anti-caking agent makes it work better.
- You can add seasoning to your crackers like a dash of garlic powder or a sprinkle of “Everything Bagel” seasoning.
- You can usually find almond flour in their specialty flour section at your local grocery store or on Amazon.
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Fathead Cracker Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups bagged shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cups blanched almond flour
- salt to taste, about 1/4 teaspoon is a good place to start
- 1/2 teaspoon flavoring of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a microwave-safe bowl (a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup works well), add the mozzarella cheese and microwave on high for one minute.
- Remove the bowl from the microwave, stir, and microwave again for 30 seconds.
- Remove from the microwave and add the cream cheese, egg, and almond flour. Stir it together quickly while the cheese is still hot.
- Roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness between two pieces of parchment paper.
- Remove the top layer of parchment paper and use a sharp knife or pizza roller to cut the dough into squares.
- Place the squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a baking mat.
- Bake in hot oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, flip over all of the crackers, and bake for 5 more minutes until the crackers are golden brown on each side.
- Let them cool completely on the pan. Store in an air-tight container for up to three days.
Notes
- Store-bought shredded mozzarella cheese seems to work better than grating a block on your own.
- A dash of garlic powder or some “Everything Bagel” seasoning is a great way to change up the flavor of these crackers.
- Using a pizza cutter is the easiest way to cut the squares quickly and evenly.
- These crackers can be stored in the freezer in an air-tight container for up to three months.
