If you’re looking for a savory snack that’s bursting with flavor and fits your dietary needs, these gluten free cheese crackers are a must-try. Made with rice flour, aged cheese, and olives, they’re naturally gluten-free and packed with Mediterranean charm.
Crisp, buttery, and easy to prepare, these crackers are ideal for serving at gatherings, packing for a picnic, or simply enjoying as a wholesome, homemade snack. You can even tweak the recipe to make it lactose-free – more on that in the tips below.
Ingredients
- 200 g grated Deliart Mahon cured cheese
- 200 g rice flour – Keeps them crisp and gluten-free
- 100 g butter – Cold and cubed
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp dried oregano – For that Mediterranean touch
- 80 g black olives, chopped – Or green olives, if you prefer
- 1 pinch of salt
- Mix of seeds – For sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the rice flour, grated cheese, oregano, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the cold butter and rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the chopped olives and crack in the egg. Mix everything together until you get a smooth dough. If the dough feels too dry, add a teaspoon of cold water at a time.
- Roll the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper to about ½ cm thickness. Use cookie cutters or a knife to shape your crackers.
- Place them on the baking tray, sprinkle mix of seeds on top, and press them in lightly.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden and crisp around the edges.
- Let them cool completely before serving – they’ll continue to crisp up as they cool.
About Cured Mahon Cheese
Mahon cheese (Queso Mahón) is a traditional cheese from the island of Menorca in Spain’s Balearic Islands. The curado (cured) version is aged for several months, giving it a firm texture and a sharp, nutty flavor with buttery undertones. Its bold character makes it ideal for grating into recipes like these savory crackers. Bonus: aged cheeses like Mahón curado are often naturally low in lactose, making them suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
Serving Ideas
- Serve alongside a cheese board or charcuterie platter.
- Pair with hummus, tapenade, or herbed cream cheese.
- Enjoy with a glass of white wine or dry sherry.
Tips
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Swap oregano with rosemary, thyme, or za’atar for different flavor profiles.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes for a bit of heat.
- To make it lactose-free, use a well-aged or hard cheese (which is naturally low in lactose) and lactose-free butter.
