Description
Crispy and buttery garlic cheese crackers that are perfect for parties or a simple snack.
Ingredients
- Ritz crackers (or similar salted sandwich crackers)
- Unsalted butter, 113 g (1/2 cup), softened
- Garlic, 2 large cloves (about 10 g), minced
- Fresh parsley, 2 tbsp (8 g), chopped
- Shredded sharp cheddar, 120 g (1 cup)
- Grated Parmesan, 15 g (2 tbsp)
- Lemon zest, 1 tsp (optional)
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Arrange 24 crackers in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of garlic butter on each cracker.
- Top each cracker with a pinch of shredded cheddar and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes until cheese melts and edges are golden.
- Switch to broil on high and broil for 30–60 seconds until golden. Let cool for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Avoid overbuttering to prevent soggy crackers. Store in an airtight container lined with paper towel for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg