Description
These Cheesy Ritz Bits are buttery, salty, and topped with a creamy cheddar mix—perfect for parties or quick snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Ritz crackers
- 225 g (8 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 113 g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 15 g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter or light oil, melted
- 10 g (2 tsp) ranch seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp fresh chives or green onions, thinly sliced
- 50 g (1.75 oz) crumbled cooked bacon (optional)
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine cheddar, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and garlic powder, mixing until combined.
- Brush each cracker with melted butter or oil to help toppings stick.
- Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture onto each cracker.
- Bake crackers for 5-7 minutes until melted. Optional: Broil for 30-90 seconds for a golden finish.
- Garnish with chives and bacon, if using, and let rest before serving.
Notes
For best results, shred cheese from a block and avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 crackers
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg