Garlic Ritz Snacks
These Garlic Ritz Snacks are a quick and easy party appetizer made with buttery Ritz crackers, fresh garlic, and parsley. They bake up golden, crispy, and loaded with garlicky flavor—perfect for any gathering or snack craving.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 48 Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Arrange the Ritz crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap.
- In a small mixing bowl, melt the butter (microwave for about 30 seconds or use a saucepan). Stir in the minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Using a pastry brush or spoon, generously brush each cracker with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring each cracker gets some garlic and parsley.
- If desired, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the crackers for a cheesy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the crackers are fragrant. For extra crispiness, bake up to 12 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let the crackers cool on the pan for 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack for maximum crispiness.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; re-crisp in the oven if needed.
Notes
For best results, use fresh garlic and brush each cracker evenly with the butter mixture. Watch closely while baking, as Ritz crackers can brown quickly. For a gluten-free or vegan version, use gluten-free crackers and plant-based butter. Add extra herbs, cheese, or spices to customize the flavor. Serve warm for maximum crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 crackers
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 160
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 2
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