Hi, friends! How’s the summer going? Ready for July 4th? I have a great party snack for you!
Truth be told, Ritz crackers are probably my favorite cracker. The buttery and salty goodness tops my casseroles frequently. However, elevating them to this delicious, spicy status is really where it’s at.
Recently I came across a company called Flat Iron Pepper, and they specialize in crushed pepper blends. I used the red four pepper blend for this recipe. For the record, this is not a paid endorsement! I genuinely love and support this small business and their products. Read about them here.
Yes, these crackers are a bit spicy. Feel free to change up the spice blends to your tastes. For example, I really love a garlic and rosemary combo. Or try one of the more common mixtures of powdered ranch and parmesan (like my oyster crackers).
Hope everyone has a chance to bake up this yummy snack and appetizer. Happy summer, friends!
Spicy Ritz Crackers
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (unsalted is fine if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (Flat Iron recommended)
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275.
- Place crackers in large bowl.
- Melt butter for 30-45 seconds in the microwave. Add pepper flakes and garlic to butter, mix well.
- Pour butter mixture over crackers and stir gently with a spatula until crackers are fully covered.
- Spread crackers evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake at 275 for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely. Enjoy!
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