Pepperoni Pizza Crackers Bites (Print Version)
Crispy crackers topped with pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni for a flavorful savory snack.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Crackers
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1 box (13.7 oz) buttery round crackers
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1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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30 to 40 small pepperoni slices or regular pepperoni cut in halves
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ For Garnish and Serving
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Fresh basil or parsley, finely chopped
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Extra Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
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Extra pizza sauce or marinara for dipping
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place buttery round crackers in a single layer, flat side up, on the sheet.
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Spoon approximately 1/2 teaspoon of pizza sauce onto each cracker. Spread gently, leaving a narrow border around the edge. Avoid excess sauce to maintain crispness.
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Sprinkle a pinch of shredded mozzarella over the sauce on each cracker. Place one pepperoni slice per cracker. Add additional mozzarella or a touch of Parmesan on top as desired.
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Dust the tops with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a light pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
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Transfer the baking sheet to the oven. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and beginning to brown. Monitor closely to prevent over-browning.
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Remove crackers from oven and cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Before serving, garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley and sprinkle with extra Parmesan.
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Arrange on a platter and serve with warm pizza sauce or marinara for dipping.
# Notes:
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Monitor closely in the final baking minutes as crackers toast quickly. For greater crispness, avoid overloading with sauce.