Beef Pepperoni Pizza Crackers (Printable)

Crisp crackers topped with beef pepperoni, melted cheese, and pizza flavors

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 24 round or square sturdy crackers (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 (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, or mixed)
07 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How to Make It:

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 - Place a slice of beef pepperoni on each sauce-covered cracker.
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 -
  • They deliver all the satisfaction of pizza in just two bites
  • The contrast between crisp crackers and bubbly cheese becomes legitimately addictive
  • You can prep twenty four of them in under ten minutes flat
02 -
  • Overloading with sauce will turn your crackers into mush before the cheese even melts
  • Letting them cool for at least two minutes prevents that tragic cheese slide off the cracker
03 -
  • Room temperature cheese shreds melt more evenly and evenly than cold from the fridge
  • A cookie scoop works perfectly for portioning sauce without making a mess

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