Garlic Bread Ritz Bits – The Ultimate Addictive Snack! 🧄🍞
These buttery, garlicky, crispy bites are the easiest 10-minute snack ever—perfect for parties, game day, or midnight cravings!
🧈 Garlic Butter Ritz Bits
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 5 mins | Servings: 4
Ingredients:
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1 sleeve Ritz crackers (or any buttery crackers)
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¼ cup butter, melted
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2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
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2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
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¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prep Garlic Butter
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Melt butter in a bowl, then stir in garlic, parsley, and salt.
2️⃣ Coat the Crackers
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Gently toss Ritz crackers in the garlic butter until lightly coated (don’t oversaturate or they’ll get soggy!).
3️⃣ Crisp Them Up
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Option 1 (Quick & Easy): Spread on a plate and microwave for 30 secs to infuse flavor (watch closely!).
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Option 2 (Extra Crispy): Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 mins until golden.
4️⃣ Finish & Serve
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Sprinkle with Parmesan while warm.
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Devour immediately—they won’t last long!
🔥 Flavor Boosters:
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Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne.
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Cheesy: Mix in 1 tsp onion powder or a dash of Italian seasoning.
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Extra Garlic: Use roasted garlic paste for deeper flavor.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
✔ With soup or salad (instead of croutons).
✔ On a charcuterie board (next to cheeses & meats).
✔ As a topping for mac & cheese or casseroles.
Warning: These are dangerously addictive—make a double batch! 😉
Want a healthier version? Try olive oil + nutritional yeast for a vegan twist! 🌿