Description
An easy and addictive snack made with Ritz crackers and molten sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for parties or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Ritz crackers (about 150 g)
- 170 g (6 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 10 g (1 tbsp) dry ranch seasoning mix
- Optional: a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Place 12 crackers on the prepared sheet, spaced evenly apart.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the 12 crackers, then drizzle or brush a thin layer of the butter-ranch mixture on top.
- Top with the remaining 12 crackers to form sandwiches and press lightly to compact.
- Bake for 5–8 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden brown.
- Cool briefly, then transfer to a serving plate and serve warm.
Notes
For variations, try different cheeses or seasoning mixes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
