Description
These Ritz Pickle Cheese Bites are quick, crunchy, and full of flavor! Buttery crackers topped with tangy pickles and melty cheddar make the perfect bite-sized snack for parties, game nights, or anytime you crave something simple yet irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Ritz crackers
- 1 cup dill pickle slices
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange Ritz crackers in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Spread mustard on each cracker if you’d like an extra tangy layer of flavor.
- Top with pickles place one slice on each cracker.
- Sprinkle cheese generously over the top.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool slightly, then garnish with fresh dill.
- Serve warm and enjoy this perfect blend of crunch and creaminess.
Notes
- Cheese Options: Try Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a spicier kick.
- Pickle Variety: Bread and butter pickles will add a touch of sweetness, while dill keeps things sharp and classic.
- Make Ahead Tip: Assemble crackers in advance and bake just before serving for best freshness.
- Party Perfect: Double or triple the batch for crowd-pleasing finger food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~5–6 bites
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: ritz cracker bites, cheese and pickle snacks, easy appetizer, party bites, baked snacks