Description
These Garlic Bread Ritz Bits are cheesy, buttery, and crisp mini cracker sandwiches baked with garlic seasoning and parmesan. Perfect for parties or quick snacks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8.8 oz) boxes of Ritz crackers
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour the Ritz crackers into a large mixing bowl.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then whisk in garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the seasoned butter over the crackers and toss gently to coat.
- Add Parmesan cheese and toss again until evenly distributed.
- Spread crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 7–9 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Allow to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use fresh Ritz crackers for the best crunch.
- Don’t skip the parchment paper—helps prevent burning and sticking.
- Freshly grated Parmesan adds richer flavor than pre-packaged.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh garlic or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 30g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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