Description
Crispy, cheesy Ritz cracker bites loaded with garlic and herbs. A family-favorite snack made with simple pantry staples in under 20 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ritz Crackers (gluten-free optional)
½ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 cup mozzarella or parmesan cheese (optional)
2 tbsp parsley (fresh or dried)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) with rack in center.
Blend softened butter with garlic powder and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
Spread 1 tsp mixture on one side of each cracker.
Arrange on baking sheets with adequate spacing.
Sprinkle cheese (optional, ¼ cup per batch) before baking.
Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
Cool 5 minutes before sprinkling with fresh parsley.
Notes
Microwave butter 10 seconds if firm in winter temperatures.
Use a pastry brush for even coating.
Watch closely during the last 2 minutes to prevent burning.
Freeze unbaked snacks on parchment paper first to preserve shape.
Substitute Ritz with any crisp cracker.
Skip cheese for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg