Anne Burrell's Roasted Garlic-Asiago Dip and Crackers _ Secrets of a Restaurant Chef _ Food Network

Creating Crackers for Roasted Garlic Dip: A Delicious and Creative Snack

As I begin to make crackers for my roasted garlic dip, I realize that this is a great opportunity to share my love for food with all of you. My journey into making these delicious crackers started when I had a couple of bulbs of elephant garlic in the kitchen. I decided to roast them in the oven with nothing added to give them a unique flavor and aroma. After 30 minutes, they were soft and ready to be used.

Now that my roasted garlic is ready, it's time to move on to making the dough for my crackers. This is the same dough I use for my calzones, and I'm excited to see how it will turn out this time. I'll take the dough and run it through my pasta machine to get a nice thin sheet. Not just for pasta anymore, this machine will help me create a crispy and crunchy cracker.

As I flatten out the dough, I'll give it a little brush with some egg wash to make sure it's evenly coated. This is where the magic happens, as the egg wash adds a richness and depth of flavor to my crackers. Now, let's talk about the toppings - this is where things get interesting. I'll be using grated Asiago cheese for its salty flavor and creamy texture. And, of course, a little cayenne pepper to add some heat and spice.

If you like your snacks spicy, feel free to add more cayenne pepper or try other spicy seasonings. The beauty of making these crackers is that you can customize them to suit your taste preferences. Whether you're looking for something mildly flavored or extremely spicy, the possibilities are endless.

Before I cut out my cracker shapes, let's talk about the importance of having a good vessel to store them in. I'll make sure to have some airtight containers on hand so that my crackers can be stored safely and kept fresh for longer. And when it comes to storage, you can never go wrong with using an airtight container.

Once I've cut out my cracker shapes, I'll give them a little brush with egg wash again to make sure they're evenly coated. Now, let's talk about the baking process - this is where the magic happens and my crackers transform from dough into crispy, crunchy goodness. By baking them at 350 degrees for about 10-12 minutes, I can ensure that they're golden brown and delicious.

The moment of truth has arrived! It's time to taste my freshly baked crackers. As I take a bite, I'm greeted by the savory flavor of roasted garlic and the salty tang of Asiago cheese. And just a hint of heat from the cayenne pepper - perfect! The combination is absolutely divine, and I know that these crackers are going to be a hit.

If you're looking for a delicious and creative snack to serve at your next gathering or simply want something new and exciting to munch on, look no further. These homemade crackers are the perfect solution. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking equipment, you can create a variety of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

In conclusion, making these delicious crackers was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. From roasting the garlic to baking the crackers, every step of the process was carefully considered and executed to ensure the best possible results. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, I encourage you to give this recipe a try and experience the joy of creating something delicious and unique.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: encrackers for my roasted garlic dip i'm tossing in these guys my elephant garlic i'm just gonna roast these and they come in a perfect natural container so i don't need to do anything to them i love that one so i tossed those in the same oven for about the same time 30 minutes and when they're squishy and pliable and soft guess what they're already ready already so this is the same dough i used for my calzones so i'm going to i run it through my pasta roller not just for pasta anymore i'm going to give it a brush with some egg wash and then top it with some grated asiago cheese a little cheesy stuff and just for fun a little cayenne pepper so i'm whipping together my little topper so if you like to be super spicy be super spicy if not hey if you want to use parm parmesan cheese since we used it in our filling go ahead and knock yourself out as well i just like that salty crunchy spicy kind of stuff on the top of my my cracker so my little dough balls have been rising i'm gonna just give them a little flatten out and i'm gonna run them through my pasta roller so they get really long and thin probably about an eighth of an inch or so i start at number one and i'm gonna go to probably six or seven all right so my last pass look at this nice thin dough and it's gonna make a nice crispy crunchy cracker good stuff all right so i'm just gonna lay this out on my board i'm gonna cut it into a manageable length give it a little brush with some egg wash just so my cheese and pepper will stick to it grab a landing place for these and a little sprinkle oh yeah just to the sticks we like sticky stuff this asiago and cayenne is gonna be great with the garlic so i'm just gonna cut them into triangles look at those little cuties onto our tray and when my garlic and calzones come out of the oven i'm gonna pop these guys into the same 350 degree oven for about 10 to 12 minutes so i'm just gonna get these on the tray now you know what if you have these left over toss them in an airtight container and they're good for other stuff or they're just good too much so i'm gonna get these in the oven and i'm just finishing up my roasted garlic dip i had a couple bulbs of elephant garlic big huge bulbs of garlic i tossed them in the oven with nothing i'm getting these a little pulsed up i roasted them for about 30 minutes till they're soft and then i'm gonna add some yummy flavor to this so i'm gonna add of course some salt why because it makes things taste yummy and i'm gonna add a little cheesy stuff why because it's delicious and i like it and we put these on our crackers which are just about to come out of the oven so our crackers we use the same dough as we did for our calzones our little calzone potty happening around here today i rolled them through a pasta machine i brushed it with a little egg wash and then put a little asiago cheese and cayenne pepper on there so now we're just making this sort of dippy so i'm adding a little oil if you like it a little looser or a little thicker you know you can be the judge of that let's see what we got going on there one more little drop all right that is looking good so i'm gonna grab a little spatula a little rubber spat and let's give a rub down and let's taste it let's see where we're at with this it smells delicious the roasted garlic smells like really nutty and oh yeah baby that's good it's amazing it's far more mild than it actually smells and because we used uh elephant garlic that is also a very mild garlic so really good and actually garlic in general very good for you hello cutie little crackers so look at my little crackers i cut these out mmm and i sprinkle them with cheese and cayenne and they smell cheesy and cayenne so i'm just gonna let them hang out back in there and i'm gonna get dipping i'm gonna try these guys right now so i have a little vessel i have a little place to put that let's go ahead and plate these look at this it's amazing that that is just garlic right who knew all righty so look at how cute that is my little crackers they're super crunchy and cutie and delicious love it so we made a lot of these so you can replenish with all your garlic or you can save them for the next time you do this or just to eat go good stuff really hugely flavored very simple ingredients and really creative and thoughtful as well youcrackers for my roasted garlic dip i'm tossing in these guys my elephant garlic i'm just gonna roast these and they come in a perfect natural container so i don't need to do anything to them i love that one so i tossed those in the same oven for about the same time 30 minutes and when they're squishy and pliable and soft guess what they're already ready already so this is the same dough i used for my calzones so i'm going to i run it through my pasta roller not just for pasta anymore i'm going to give it a brush with some egg wash and then top it with some grated asiago cheese a little cheesy stuff and just for fun a little cayenne pepper so i'm whipping together my little topper so if you like to be super spicy be super spicy if not hey if you want to use parm parmesan cheese since we used it in our filling go ahead and knock yourself out as well i just like that salty crunchy spicy kind of stuff on the top of my my cracker so my little dough balls have been rising i'm gonna just give them a little flatten out and i'm gonna run them through my pasta roller so they get really long and thin probably about an eighth of an inch or so i start at number one and i'm gonna go to probably six or seven all right so my last pass look at this nice thin dough and it's gonna make a nice crispy crunchy cracker good stuff all right so i'm just gonna lay this out on my board i'm gonna cut it into a manageable length give it a little brush with some egg wash just so my cheese and pepper will stick to it grab a landing place for these and a little sprinkle oh yeah just to the sticks we like sticky stuff this asiago and cayenne is gonna be great with the garlic so i'm just gonna cut them into triangles look at those little cuties onto our tray and when my garlic and calzones come out of the oven i'm gonna pop these guys into the same 350 degree oven for about 10 to 12 minutes so i'm just gonna get these on the tray now you know what if you have these left over toss them in an airtight container and they're good for other stuff or they're just good too much so i'm gonna get these in the oven and i'm just finishing up my roasted garlic dip i had a couple bulbs of elephant garlic big huge bulbs of garlic i tossed them in the oven with nothing i'm getting these a little pulsed up i roasted them for about 30 minutes till they're soft and then i'm gonna add some yummy flavor to this so i'm gonna add of course some salt why because it makes things taste yummy and i'm gonna add a little cheesy stuff why because it's delicious and i like it and we put these on our crackers which are just about to come out of the oven so our crackers we use the same dough as we did for our calzones our little calzone potty happening around here today i rolled them through a pasta machine i brushed it with a little egg wash and then put a little asiago cheese and cayenne pepper on there so now we're just making this sort of dippy so i'm adding a little oil if you like it a little looser or a little thicker you know you can be the judge of that let's see what we got going on there one more little drop all right that is looking good so i'm gonna grab a little spatula a little rubber spat and let's give a rub down and let's taste it let's see where we're at with this it smells delicious the roasted garlic smells like really nutty and oh yeah baby that's good it's amazing it's far more mild than it actually smells and because we used uh elephant garlic that is also a very mild garlic so really good and actually garlic in general very good for you hello cutie little crackers so look at my little crackers i cut these out mmm and i sprinkle them with cheese and cayenne and they smell cheesy and cayenne so i'm just gonna let them hang out back in there and i'm gonna get dipping i'm gonna try these guys right now so i have a little vessel i have a little place to put that let's go ahead and plate these look at this it's amazing that that is just garlic right who knew all righty so look at how cute that is my little crackers they're super crunchy and cutie and delicious love it so we made a lot of these so you can replenish with all your garlic or you can save them for the next time you do this or just to eat go good stuff really hugely flavored very simple ingredients and really creative and thoughtful as well you\n"