Description
Irresistible Cheesy Garlic Ritz Bites are a delicious appetizer packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Lay out half of the Ritz crackers on a baking sheet.
- Spoon a generous amount of the cheese mixture onto each cracker.
- Place another Ritz cracker on top of each cheesy-filled cracker to create a sandwich.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with a pinch of garlic powder. Brush this mixture over the tops of each cracker sandwich.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crackers are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- These bites are perfect for parties.
- Adjust garlic powder to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cheesy, Garlic, Ritz, Bites, Appetizer