Ingredients:

  • 1 box (8.8 oz / 250g) Cheese-Filled Ritz Bits
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tbsp (56g) Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 tsp (3g) Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp (1.5g) Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Dried Italian seasoning or dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) Fine sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Melt the 4 tbsp of unsalted butter in a small microwave safe dish and let it sit for 2 minutes to cool slightly. Note: Adding hot butter directly can soften the crackers too quickly.
  2. In your large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Whisk until the spices are fully suspended in the fat so you don't end up with clumps of garlic in one corner.
  3. Dump the entire 8.8 oz box of Ritz Bits into the bowl.
  4. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the crackers into the butter mixture. Keep folding until every cracker has a thin, glistening coat and no dry spots remain.
  5. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered crackers in three separate additions.
  6. Toss again between each cheese addition until the crackers appear dusty and textured rather than wet.
  7. Spread the coated crackers onto your parchment lined baking sheet in a single, even layer.
  8. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for exactly 10 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven when the cheese forms a golden brown savory crust and the aroma fills the room.
  10. Allow the crackers to cool on the pan for at least 5 minutes. Wait until they are completely cool to achieve maximum crunch, as they crisp up significantly as the fat solidifies. > Chef's Tip: If you want an Asian fusion twist, add a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil to the butter mixture. It adds a nutty depth that pairs beautifully with the garlic. Fast Starch Bond — Make 5 Minute Nachos with Melted Cheese that never get soggy! This quick melt...Quick Marinara Sauce in 20 Minutes — Master Quick Marinara Sauce in 20 minutes with our vibrant, restaurant-qualit...Quick Pasta Sauce in 10 Minutes - Silky & Bright — Master Quick Pasta Sauce with our 10-minute recipe. Includes a step-by-step t... $img_2$