Description
Crispy and flavorful Garlic Bread Ritz Bits are a deliciously seasoned snack made by coating cheese-filled Ritz Bits crackers with a garlic butter mixture, herbs, and Parmesan cheese, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a savory treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Crackers
- 1 box of Ritz Bits crackers (cheese-filled preferred)
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning
- 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
Topping
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the crackers evenly and crisping them to a golden brown finish.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant, infusing the butter with a rich garlic flavor.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, dried parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to distribute the herbs and spices evenly.
- Coat Crackers: Place the Ritz Bits crackers in a large bowl, then pour the melted garlic butter over them. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat each cracker with the flavorful garlic butter.
- Add Seasoning: Sprinkle the prepared herb and spice mixture over the buttered crackers, tossing again to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed for maximum flavor.
- Bake Crackers: Spread the coated crackers in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the crackers turn golden brown and crispy.
- Add Parmesan and Cool: Remove the crackers from the oven and immediately sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the hot batch. Allow the crackers to cool, letting the cheese melt slightly and the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- Use cheese-filled Ritz Bits crackers for added flavor and texture.
- Adjust garlic and seasoning amounts to personal preference.
- Stirring halfway through baking ensures even crispiness.
- Cool completely before storing to maintain crispness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
