Smoked Cheez Its

These Smoked Cheez Its make the perfect snack any time of the year. Smokey, lightly seasoned with cajun flavors, and easy to make. These little cheesy crackers get even better by tossing them in your smoker or pellet grill.

Smoked Cheez Its 

I love Cheez It crackers just the way they are, don't get me wrong. But I think everything tastes better with a little smoke on it. So cheesy crackers tossed in butter, seasoned with a homemade cajun seasoning, and smoked to perfection? Yes please. 

These smoked snacks are great for watching the games, tailgating, entertaining, or even to package up and hand out as gifts. You can easily customize with different seasonings or BBQ rubs. I wanted to make a homemade blend (join our mailing list for our blend recipes) and leave out salt so they wouldn't be too salty. 

Recipe Rundown

Ingredients Needed: 

• Family Size Original Cheez Its- I figured if I am making something with these crackers, go big or go home. Of course you can use a regular sized box for less servings (you will just cut down the butter/seasoning ratio) or a store brand.
• Butter- I went unsalted in order to not add more salt to the crackers. This helps bind the seasoning to the crackers.
• Worcestershire Sauce - This sauce adds some depth and tangy flavor to the mixture.
• Smoked Paprika- For a sweet chili flavor profile and some added color.
• Oregano- This seasoning is found in many cajun blends.
• Chili Powder- For a little heat and flavor.
• Garlic Powder-Garlic is a primary seasoning in cajun spices.
• Cayenne Powder- For some kick and smokiness. I only used ¼ tsp so that my family would eat the crackers, if you like spice you can up the amount.

How to make these Cajun Seasoned Smoked Cheez Its 

Step 1: Make seasoning mixture. In a medium bowl combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne powder.

Step 2. Mix. Whisk until well combined.

Step 3: Season Crackers. Pour the Cheez-Its on to a large baking sheet or into an aluminum pan. Pour the butter mixture over the Cheez-Its and stir to make sure all of the crackers are coated.

Step 3: Smoke. Transfer out the smoker and smoke at 200 degrees F for 1 ½ hours stirring every 30 minutes.

Step 5: Stir. Stir every 30 minutes to help evenly smoke the crackers.

Step 6: Remove. Pull from the smoker when you are happy with the taste, let cool, and enjoy.

Watch me make smoked cheez its

Storage

Once completely cooled, place in an air tight container and enjoy within 1 week for best taste/texture. 

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Cajun Seasoned Smoked Cheez Its

Course Appetizer, Snack

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Author Chris Riley

Ingredients

• 1 stick of butter melted
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp oregano
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper or more to your liking
• 1 21 oz. Box of Cheez-Its (family size)

Instructions

• In a medium bowl combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Whisk until well combined.
• Pour the Cheez-Its on to a large baking sheet or aluminum pan.
• Pour the butter mixture over the Cheez-Its and stir to make sure all of the crackers are coated.
• Transfer out the smoker and smoke at 200 degrees F for 1 ½ hours stirring every 30 minutes.
• Remove from the smoker, let cool, and enjoy.

Notes

Notes: Can use more cayenne pepper for a little more heat.