Description
These Herb-Infused Cheesy Ritz Crackers with a Roasted Red Pepper Drizzle are an easy and flavorful appetizer. They combine a creamy, herby cheese base with a vibrant roasted red pepper drizzle and a touch of honey for a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 180g Ritz crackers
- 100g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 100g cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 large red bell pepper, roasted, peeled and seeded
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
- Optional: parsley leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Coulis: Blend roasted red pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, and salt until smooth.
- Whip Cheese Mix: Combine cream cheese, cheddar, garlic, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Crackers: Spread cheese mixture onto Ritz crackers.
- Drizzle & Bake: Drizzle with red pepper coulis and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Sweeten & Crunch: Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For optimal crispness, assemble and bake the crackers just before serving. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, herbs, and nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: ritz crackers,appetizer,cheese,herbs,roasted red pepper,party snack,easy recipe,snack