Description
Ritz crackers get a zesty makeover when you sprinkle them with a tangy blend of ranch and spices. Baked until golden and crisp, these crackers deliver a crunchy snack that disappears faster than you can say delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
Finishing Touches:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 300F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper so your crackers won’t stick.
- Melt ¼ cup unsalted butter and whisk in 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Drop 60 Ritz crackers into the seasoned butter mixture, gently tumbling them until every cracker gets a perfect, even coating.
- Carefully arrange your butter-coated crackers in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet, ensuring none overlap or touch.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 300F oven and bake for 12 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to guarantee uniform crispness.
- Carefully remove the crackers from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet, allowing them to develop their ultimate crunchy texture.
- Transfer your seasoned crackers to an airtight container where they’ll stay fresh and crispy for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Let crackers cool completely to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent sogginess.
- Experiment with different dried herbs and spices to customize the seasoning blend for your taste preferences.
- Use unsalted butter to control the salt level and prevent the crackers from becoming too salty.
- These crackers make a great party snack or game day appetizer that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg