Pepperoni Stacked Square Crackers (Printable)

Zesty pepperoni slices atop crisp square crackers with melted cheese for an easy, flavorful bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 12 square crackers (e.g., saltines or butter crackers)

→ Pepperoni & Cheese

02 - 24 slices pepperoni
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (60 g)
04 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

→ Garnish (Optional)

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

# Method:

01 - Set the oven broiler to high, placing an oven rack approximately 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 2 overlapping slices of pepperoni.
04 - Sprinkle a generous pinch of shredded mozzarella evenly over the pepperoni on each cracker.
05 - Lightly dust each cracker with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
06 - Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts, bubbles, and pepperoni edges start to crisp, monitoring closely to avoid burning.
07 - Remove from the oven and let rest briefly to cool.
08 - Optionally garnish with chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zesty pepperoni slices layered on crisp square crackers
  • Perfect snack or party bite
02 -
  • Use gluten-free crackers if needed
  • Substitute turkey pepperoni for a lighter option
03 -
  • Watch carefully while broiling to prevent burning
  • Use parchment paper for easy cleanup
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