[1][2] Additional common cracker ingredients are typically used, such as grain, flour, shortening, leavening, salt and various seasonings.

[3][4][5][6] The ingredients are formed into a dough, and the individual crackers are then prepared.

[5] In addition to being a snack food, cheese cracker crumbs are sometimes used in recipes as an ingredient, and crumbs or whole crackers are sometimes used as a garnish on various foods.

[9][10][11] Cheese crackers are also sometimes served as a side dish to accompany foods.

[7] Examples of mass-produced commercial cheese cracker brands include Better Cheddars, Cheddars, Cheese Nips, Cheez-It and Goldfish.