Name: Fathead Cracker Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 9 (Make 3 dozen crackers)
Cuisine: American
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

Fathead Cracker Recipe (Grain-Free)

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!

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Total20 min

Serves9 (Make 3 dozen crackers)

Published 28 Jan 2019

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Quick and easyFathead Crackersare grain-free, low-carb crackers, gluten-free, and made with mozzarella cheese, cream cheese and almond flour. They are so delicious!

Baked fathead crackers on a black plate with white speckles on a white counter with some shredded mozzarella in the background.

Fathead Crackers are theperfect combination of salty, crispy and chewythat makes them absolutely addictive. They aregreat for Keto, low-carb, and gluten-free diets. But, you don’t have to have special dietary restrictions to enjoy them.

These crackersmake a great snackon their own or are wonderful dipped inHummus, added to aClassic Cheese Boardor as a side toInstant Pot Broccoli and Cheese Soup.

Baked flathead crackers on a silicone mat on a baking sheet.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These crackers aresuper easy to make, about 20 minutes start to finish.
Theingredients are simpleand easy to find.
Fathead crackers area 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

What other cheeses can I substitute in this recipe?

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.

What do I serve Fathead Crackers with?

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.

How do I store Fathead Crackers?

Store in an air-tight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.

Close-up of baked fathead crackers on a black plate with white speckles on a white counter with some shredded mozzarella in the background.

Expert Tips

Use store-bought shredded mozzarella cheeseinstead of grating your own block at home. Something about the anti-caking agent makes it work better.
You canadd seasoning to your crackerslike a dash of garlic powder or a sprinkle of “Everything Bagel” seasoning.
You can usuallyfind almond flour in their specialty flour section at your local grocery storeor onAmazon.

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Fathead Cracker Recipe

Quick and easy Fathead Crackers are grain-free, low-carb crackers, gluten-free, and made with mozzarella cheese, cream cheese and almond flour.

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.

Nutrition

Calories140

Carbohydrates3

Cholesterol41

Fat11

Fiber1

Protein8

Saturated fat4

Sodium238

Sugar1