🧄🧈 Garlic Ritz Crackers Snack Bites
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: ~15–20 minutes
Yields: About 30 snack bites
🧂 Ingredients:
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1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers)
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¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted
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1–2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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1 tsp dried parsley (or fresh, chopped)
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Pinch of salt (optional — Ritz are already salty)
🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Make Garlic Butter:
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In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic (or garlic powder), parsley, and Parmesan if using.
3. Coat the Crackers:
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Place crackers in a large bowl or lay them out on the baking sheet.
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Drizzle or brush the garlic butter over each cracker evenly.
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Flip and coat the other side if you want them extra garlicky and buttery.
4. Bake:
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the crackers are golden and crisp.
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Let cool slightly — they’ll crisp up more as they cool.
🧊 Storage:
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Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days (if they last that long!).
🔁 Variations:
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Add a sprinkle of Italian seasoning or chili flakes.
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Swap Parmesan with shredded cheddar before baking for a cheesy twist.
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Make mini cracker sandwiches with cream cheese or herbed spread between two Ritz, then brush with garlic butter and bake.
Want a sweet version with cinnamon sugar, or a microwave-friendly option? Let me know!
