Place four mounds of cheese on parchment (not wax) paper. Slightly flatten. Make sure they are 1-2 inches apart.
Place the parchment paper directly on the microwave glass tray.
Microwave the pieces on high for 1:30- 2 minutes until lacy and lightly browned. In my microwave, this takes 1:30 minutes.
Allow the crackers to cool for a few seconds, then peel them off the parchment.
Blot the excess oil with a paper towel and serve alone or with a dip such as guacamole, salsa, or Greek yogurt dip.
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Notes
Microwave ovens vary, so you'll need to experiment a few times until you find what works in your microwave. As a general rule, for crispy crackers, start with 1 minute and 30 seconds for four crackers. If the middle of the crackers is still soft, add 30 more seconds.
You can use four tablespoons of shredded cheese or cut a 1-ounce slice of cheddar into four squares. Both options work equally well.
Once completely cool, store these crackers in an airtight container. You can keep them on the counter if you store them for just a few hours. Store them in the fridge for longer storage and up to four days. They are much better when freshly made, though, as they lose their crispness quickly. And since they are so easy to make, especially in the microwave, I rarely make enough that I have leftovers.