Description
Crispy garlic Ritz snacks bring Southern comfort to your table with irresistible crunch and zesty flavor. Butter-coated crackers seasoned with garlic powder and herbs create an addictive appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sleeve (about 30 crackers) Ritz crackers
- 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a gentle 300F (150C), positioning the rack in the center. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to simplify post-cooking cleanup.
- Create a fragrant seasoning blend by thoroughly combining melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, and finely chopped parsley in a mixing bowl, ensuring all spices are evenly distributed.
- Arrange Ritz crackers in a single, neat layer across the prepared baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap or touch each other.
- Using a culinary brush or small spoon, delicately coat each cracker with the aromatic butter mixture, ensuring every cracker receives an even, glistening layer of seasoning.
- Transfer the crackers to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning and achieve a light golden color.
- Once the crackers develop a crisp, golden appearance and emit a tantalizing aroma, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Allow the seasoned crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet, which will help them achieve maximum crispness and help the flavors settle.
- Once cooled, transfer the garlic-infused Ritz snacks to a serving dish or airtight container for storage and enjoy within a few days for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Always use fresh garlic powder for the most robust flavor, as stale spices can taste flat and dull.
- Ensure the butter is completely melted and well-mixed with the spices to create an even coating on the crackers.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular Ritz crackers for gluten-free alternatives, keeping the seasoning process exactly the same.
- Experiment with additional herbs like dried rosemary or thyme to create unique flavor variations that complement the garlic and butter base.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg