Cheesy Garlic Ritz Bits Snacks
A delightful and easy-to-make snack that balances crunchy, cheesy, and garlicky flavors, perfect for gatherings or family movie nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package Ritz Bits Crackers (Original flavor preferred)
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley Flakes
- ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
- ½ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ½ cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Optional)
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Melt the unsalted butter until completely liquid, then stir in garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Fold in the Parmesan and sharp cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Assemble half of the Ritz Bits on the baking sheet and top each with about a teaspoon of the cheesy butter mixture. Place the remaining Ritz Bits on top to create little sandwich bites.
- Sprinkle with smoked paprika and cayenne pepper, if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool for a minute, then transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Feel free to explore different variations like adding jalapeños or cream cheese to customize these bites to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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