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Cheesy Garlic Ritz Bits

Cheesy Garlic Ritz Bits: Irresistibly Crunchy Snack Delight

Cheesy Garlic Ritz Bits are easy to prepare and perfect for snacking, making them an irresistible crunchy delight.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter can use dairy-free butter for a vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder fresh onions can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley Flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper use to taste
For the Cheesy Mixture
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese can swap with Pecorino Romano
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese mild cheddar can work
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika optional, regular paprika can be swapped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley flakes, sea salt, and black pepper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and sharp cheddar cheese. Pour the melted garlic butter mixture over the cheeses and mix well.
  4. In a large bowl, toss Ritz crackers with the cheesy mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the coated crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure each cracker is evenly coated with the cheesy mixture to maximize flavor. Keep an eye on the oven to avoid overbaking.

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