Pepperoni Stacked Square Crackers (Printable)

Zesty pepperoni on crisp crackers with melted cheese makes for a perfect snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Crackers

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

→ Pepperoni & Cheese

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

→ Garnish (Optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven broiler to high and place 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 2 overlapping slices of pepperoni.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the pepperoni on each cracker.
05 - Lightly dust each with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
06 - Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly, melted, and the pepperoni edges begin to crisp, watching carefully to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool briefly.
08 - Sprinkle chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes as garnish if using. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zesty pepperoni layered on crisp crackers
  • Perfect snack or party bite
02 -
  • Use gluten-free crackers if needed
  • Excellent paired with a crisp white wine or light lager
03 -
  • Use hot pepperoni or add a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick
  • Substitute turkey pepperoni for a lighter option
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