Garlic Ritz Snacks
Garlic Ritz snacks are a quick, crunchy, and addictive party appetizer featuring buttery Ritz crackers tossed in a savory garlic butter mixture and baked until golden. Perfect for gatherings, movie nights, or last-minute guests, these snacks are always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers (about 60 crackers)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g), melted
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and let gently bubble for 2–3 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat.
- Place Ritz crackers in a medium mixing bowl. Pour warm garlic butter over crackers and gently toss with a spatula until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle in chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and parmesan cheese if using. Toss gently to combine.
- Spread crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring none are overlapping.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, watching closely at the 8-minute mark. Crackers should be golden and aromatic.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes to crisp up further.
- Transfer to a bowl or tray for serving.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free butter crackers. For vegan, use plant-based butter and omit cheese or use vegan cheese. Toss gently to avoid breaking crackers. Bake in a single layer for even crisping. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze and reheat to revive crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 10 crackers
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Protein: 2
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