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Sweet Potato Crackers

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Sweet potatoes, cheddar cheese, and whole wheat flour come together in these simple homemade crackers that are sure to please adults and kids alike.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 125 crackers
Calories 11
Author Annalise

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (113 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary , chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter , cold and cut into cubes (56 grams)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese , grated (113 grams)
  • 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato , see Notes (106 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Coarse salt , for sprinkling

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and rosemary. Add the butter and grated cheese and toss lightly until coated in the flour mixture. Pulse in short bursts until the butter is the size of small peas.
  • Add the mashed sweet potato and pulse until combined. With the food processor running, add the milk. After a few moments, the dough will come together in a ball. Shape into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. If the dough becomes sticky, add more flour. Cut the dough into 1-inch squares and transfer to the prepared sheet pan.
  • Use a toothpick to poke a hole into the center of each square. Sprinkle with the coarse salt and bake until the edges are just starting to turn brown, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Let cool, then store in an airtight container. Crackers are most crisp fresh from the oven.

Notes

NOTES:
  • For mashed sweet potato, wash one small sweet potato and pierce a few times with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees until soft, about 1 hour. Peel off skin and remove any discolored spots. Mash with a fork or in a food processor.
  • To keep crackers crisp during storage, place a slice of sandwich bread in with the crackers. The bread will absorb any moisture in the air and the crackers will remain relatively crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg