Cheesy Pecan Oat Crisps

Every holiday party needs these cheesy pecan crips. This recipe is a decadent mix between a cracker and shortbread.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Flavor: The rich, nutty flavor of pecans pairs perfectly with cheese’s savory, salty taste.
• Easy to Make: The recipe for cheesy pecan crisps is relatively simple and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients.
• Great for Parties and Gift-Worthy: They make a lovely homemade gift. Package them nicely, and they’re perfect for giving to friends or family during the holidays or other special occasions.

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
• ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• ½ cup butter – softened
• 4 tbsp water
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 2/3 cup chopped dry roasted pecans
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Let’s Make Cheesy Pecan Oat Crisps

1. Using a hand-mixer or stand-mixer, combine cheese, butter, and water.
2. In a small bowl whisk flour, salt pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3. Add flour mixture to the combined cheeses ¼ cup at a time. Mix on medium-low speed. Mix until fully combined.
4. Add oats and pecans and continue to mix.

5. Divide the combined mix in half.
6. Roll each half into a log, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
7. Preheat oven to 400°.
8. Remove 1 log and let rest for 10 minutes.
9. Slice the log into thin slices about 1/8 inch thick.
10. Place them on a parchment paper or baking mat-covered baking sheet.
11. Cook for 11-13 minutes, until they start to brown.
12. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
13. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Grate Your Own Cheese: Pre-grated cheese often contains anti-caking agents that can affect the texture and the ability to melt.
• Chop Pecans Finely: For a consistent texture chop the pecans into small, even pieces or use the pre-chopped store-bought nuts
• Watch the Cooking time: Cheese can go from perfectly crispy to burnt quickly. Keep an eye on the crisps as they bake until they are golden brown and crispy.
• Cool Completely: Let the crisps cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool.

More KKM Appetizer Recipes

• Berry Goat Cheese Spread
• London Broil Beef Crostini
• Marinated Manchego Cheese and Olives
• Pizza Dough Pretzel Bites
• Air Fryer Steak and Mushroom Bites

Cheesy Pecan Oat Crisps

Laura Franco

Every holiday party needs these cheesy pecan crips. This recipe is a decadent mix between a cracker and shortbread.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 13 minutes mins

chilling time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 23 minutes mins

Course Appetizer/Snack/Brunch

Cuisine Amercian

Servings 20 crisps

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
• ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• ½ cup butter – softened
• 4 tbsp water
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 2/3 cup chopped dry roasted pecans
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

 

• Using a hand-mixer or stand-mixer, combine cheese, butter, and water.
• In a small bowl whisk flour, salt pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Add flour mixture to the combined cheeses ¼ cup at a time. Mix on medium-low speed. Mix until fully combined.
• Add oats and pecans and continue to mix.
• Divide the combined mix in half.
• Roll each half into a log, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Remove 1 log and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Slice the log into thin slices about 1/8 inch thick.
• Place them on a parchment paper or baking mat-covered baking sheet.
• Cook for 11-13 minutes, until they start to brown.
• Allow them to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Grate Your Own Cheese: Pre-grated cheese often contains anti-caking agents that can affect the texture and the ability to melt.
• Chop Pecans Finely: For a consistent texture chop the pecans into small, even pieces or use the pre-chopped store-bought nuts
• Watch the Cooking time: Cheese can go from perfectly crispy to burnt quickly. Keep an eye on the crisps as they bake until they are golden brown and crispy.
• Cool Completely: Let the crisps cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool.

Keyword game day snacks, holiday appetizer, Holiday Brunch, homemade snack crackers