Description
Delicious, bite-sized cheesy and garlicky Ritz Bits that are perfect for parties or cozy movie nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (12.5 oz) Ritz Bits Crackers, Original
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 2 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes
- 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Finely Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika (optional)
- Pinch Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the stick of unsalted butter over low heat in a small saucepan.
- Mix butter with garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne in a large bowl.
- Add the grated Parmesan and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl and fold gently.
- Coat the Ritz Bits Crackers in the cheesy mixture with a spatula or your hands.
- Spread the coated crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
You can substitute the butter with olive oil or vegan butter for a dairy-free version. To add heat, mix in chopped jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ritz snacks, cheesy snacks, garlic bites, party appetizers