Pepperoni Stacked Square Crackers (Printable)

Zesty pepperoni and melted cheese layered on crisp square crackers for an easy snack or party bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 12 square crackers (such as saltines or butter crackers)

→ Pepperoni & Cheese

02 - 24 slices pepperoni
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately 2 ounces)
04 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

→ Garnish (Optional)

05 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
06 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven broiler to high and position the rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
02 - Place the square crackers evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
03 - Top each cracker with two slices of pepperoni, slightly overlapping them.
04 - Sprinkle a generous pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pepperoni on each cracker.
05 - Optionally, dust each cracker with grated Parmesan cheese.
06 - Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts, bubbles, and pepperoni edges start to crisp. Monitor closely to avoid burning.
07 - Remove from oven and let bites cool briefly before serving.
08 - Sprinkle chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes atop each bite, if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zesty and flavorful
  • Ready in under 15 minutes
02 -
  • Use gluten-free crackers if needed to accommodate dietary restrictions
  • Substitute turkey pepperoni for a lighter option
03 -
  • Watch the broiler closely to avoid burning the cheese
  • Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy cleanup
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