Description
Crispy garlic Ritz snacks deliver an irresistible crunch that elevates simple crackers into gourmet treats. Quick home preparation and minimal ingredients make these savory bites perfect for casual gatherings or solo snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve (about 30 crackers) Ritz crackers
- 4 tbsps (¼ cup/60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 g) grated Parmesan cheese, optional for extra flavor
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley, optional
Instructions
- Preparation: Position the oven rack centrally and preheat to 300F (150C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for effortless cleanup.
- Seasoning Creation: Whisk melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley in a mixing bowl until the spices form a harmonious, fragrant blend.
- Cracker Arrangement: Spread Ritz crackers in a single, uniform layer across the prepared baking sheet, ensuring no crackers overlap or touch each other.
- Butter Coating: Using a culinary brush or spoon, generously yet evenly distribute the aromatic butter mixture over each cracker, creating a glistening, flavor-packed surface.
- Baking and Monitoring: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, vigilantly watching to achieve a light golden hue without burning.
- Cooling and Settling: Remove the crackers from the oven once they turn crisp and golden. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet, enabling maximum crispness and flavor integration.
- Serving and Storage: Transfer the garlic-infused Ritz snacks to a serving dish or airtight container, ready to be enjoyed within a few days for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Optimize Butter Distribution: Gently stir melted butter mixture to prevent spice settling, ensuring each cracker receives consistent flavor coverage.
- Prevent Burning Technique: Keep oven door slightly ajar and monitor crackers closely during last 5 minutes of baking to maintain perfect golden color without charring edges.
- Crisp Enhancement Trick: Let crackers rest at room temperature after cooling to help them develop maximum crunchiness and intensify garlic-herb flavor profile.
- Dietary Adaptation Strategy: Replace butter with olive oil for vegan version, or use gluten-free crackers to accommodate different dietary requirements while maintaining original recipe’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg