Beef Pepperoni Pizza Crackers (Printable)

Crisp crackers topped with beef pepperoni, melted cheese, and pizza sauce for a savory bite-sized snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 24 round or square sturdy crackers (such as 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)

# Directions:

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 a small dollop (about 1/2 teaspoon) of pizza sauce onto each cracker.
04 - Top each cracker with a slice of beef pepperoni.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • They deliver all the satisfaction of pizza in just two bites
  • The pepperoni gets crispy at the edges while staying chewy in the middle
  • Twenty minutes from craving to serving, including oven preheating
02 -
  • Overloading with sauce is the number one mistake that leads to soggy crackers that fall apart
  • Position your oven rack in the upper third so the cheese bubbles and browns before the crackers overcook
  • These lose their magical contrast of textures quickly, so serve them within five minutes of baking
03 -
  • Let the pepperoni sit on paper towels for five minutes before topping if you want to reduce excess grease
  • Room temperature cheese melts faster and more evenly than cold from the refrigerator
  • Transfer the baked crackers onto a wire rack after two minutes to keep the bottoms crispy

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