Description
Elevate snack time with Dill Pickle & Cheese Ritz Bites, a zesty blend of tangy pickles and creamy cheese atop crisp crackers. Quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious, these bites will become your new go-to party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Crackers:
- 1 box Ritz crackers
Cheese and Pickle Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or 8 ounces / 226 grams)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or 8 ounces / 226 grams)
- 1 jar dill pickles, sliced (or about 15–20 slices)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for easy cleanup and optimal cracker placement.
- Carefully distribute Ritz crackers across the sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced and not touching.
- Layer a crisp dill pickle slice precisely centered on each cracker, providing a tangy foundation.
- Position a slice of cheese atop the pickle, selecting a variety that melts smoothly and complements the pickle’s zesty profile.
- Delicately dust dried dill over the cheese, creating an aromatic herb accent that enhances the overall flavor complexity.
- Transfer the prepared baking sheet into a preheated oven set at 375°F, positioning the rack in the middle for consistent heat distribution.
- Monitor the bites closely as they transform, allowing the cheese to melt into a golden, bubbling landscape that signals readiness.
- Carefully extract the tray using oven mitts, letting the bites rest momentarily to stabilize their molten cheese surface.
- Serve these savory morsels immediately while they retain their optimal temperature and textural integrity, presenting a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Replace cheese with dairy-free alternatives like vegan cheese or nutritional yeast for a lactose-free version.
- Use gluten-free Ritz crackers or substitute with gluten-free crackers to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Pat pickle slices dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making crackers soggy during baking.
- Experiment with different pickle varieties like bread and butter or half-sour pickles for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg