Description
Garlic Bread Ritz Bits are a deliciously savory and crispy snack that combines the classic buttery garlic bread flavors with the convenient, bite-sized Ritz Bits crackers. Perfect for parties, snacking, or as a flavorful appetizer, this easy recipe infuses crackers with a mixture of melted garlic butter, herbs, and Parmesan cheese, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Crackers
- 1 box of Ritz Bits crackers (cheese-filled preferred)
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the seasoned crackers.
- Melt Butter and Infuse Garlic: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant, infusing the butter with its rich flavor.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, dried parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to create a robust herb seasoning blend.
- Coat Crackers with Garlic Butter: Pour the melted garlic butter mixture over the Ritz Bits crackers placed in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently to ensure each cracker is evenly coated with the butter.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the prepared seasoning mix over the coated crackers and toss again thoroughly, distributing the herbs and spices evenly.
- Bake the Crackers: Spread the seasoned crackers out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the crackers turn golden brown and crispy.
- Add Parmesan Cheese and Cool: Remove the crackers from the oven and immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the hot crackers. Allow them to cool before serving to let the cheese adhere and flavors meld.
Notes
- Be sure to stir the crackers halfway through baking to ensure even crispiness and browning.
- Use unsalted butter to control the overall saltiness, adjusting seasoning if using salted butter.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, increase the amount of minced garlic or garlic powder.
- Parmesan cheese can be substituted with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
