Description
Holiday Ritz Crackers are buttery, cheesy, and crispy with a ranch and red pepper kick—perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or snacking. Made in just 10 minutes with only six ingredients, they’re festive, flavorful, and totally addictive.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Ritz crackers (about 32–36 crackers)
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Arrange Ritz crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, Ranch dressing mix, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder.
- Brush or spoon the buttery mixture generously over each cracker.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and slightly bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes to crisp up before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- Let crackers cool completely before storing to keep them crisp.
- Add herbs like rosemary or thyme for a holiday twist.
- Reheat in a 275°F oven for 5 minutes to re-crisp if needed.
- Package in tins or jars for edible holiday gifts.
- For a garlic parmesan variation, double the garlic powder, add onion powder, and top with extra Parmesan before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 crackers
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg