Beef Pepperoni Pizza Crackers (Printable version)

Crispy crackers topped with beef pepperoni and melted cheese for a delicious bite-sized snack.

# What you need:

→ Base

01 - 24 round or square sturdy crackers (such as Ritz, water crackers, or whole wheat)

→ Toppings

02 - 24 slices beef pepperoni
03 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, or mixed)
07 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

# How To:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange the crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of pizza sauce onto each cracker.
04 - Top each cracker with a slice of beef pepperoni.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella and optional cheddar cheese evenly over each cracker.
06 - Lightly dust with the Italian herbs.
07 - Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These come together in literally 20 minutes start to finish, which has saved me more times than I care to admit
  • The crispy cracker base creates this perfect texture contrast with melted cheese that nobody can resist
02 -
  • The sauce needs to be thick or the crackers will get soggy before they even hit the oven, this is the mistake everyone makes once
  • Let them cool for at least two minutes after baking, otherwise that first bite will burn your mouth every single time
03 -
  • The pepperoni releases some fat while baking, so if your crackers seem a little greasy when they come out, just blot them gently with a paper towel
  • Mixing a tiny bit of garlic powder into your sauce before spreading adds this incredible depth that people can never quite put their finger on

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