Description
These Garlic Ritz Snacks are a simple and savory appetizer or snack made by coating buttery Ritz crackers with a flavorful garlic mixture and baking them to golden perfection. Enhanced with parsley and optional Parmesan cheese, they make a perfect crunchy treat for gatherings or casual munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Ritz Crackers
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (About 30 crackers)
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh, finely chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Topping (Optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Melt Butter: In a small mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter either in the microwave for about 30 seconds or on the stovetop over low heat until fully melted.
- Mix Garlic Butter: Add the minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, and pepper to the melted butter. Stir well to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Arrange Crackers: Spread the Ritz crackers out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they’re not overlapping for even cooking.
- Coat Crackers: Using a brush or a spoon, generously coat each cracker with the garlic butter mixture, making sure each cracker is well covered with flavorful butter.
- Add Parmesan: If desired, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of each buttered cracker for an extra cheesy kick.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the crackers are golden, crispy, and the cheese (if added) is melted and slightly browned.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but garlic powder can be substituted in a pinch.
- For a spicier snack, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Make sure to spread the crackers in a single layer to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within 2-3 days for best texture.
- To make it vegan, substitute butter with vegan margarine and omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 crackers
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Garlic Ritz Snacks, Garlic Crackers, Ritz Crackers Recipe, Easy Snack, Savory Snack, Parmesan Ritz Crackers
