Beef Pepperoni Pizza Crackers (Printable)
Crispy crackers loaded with beef pepperoni, melted cheese, and zesty pizza flavors for the ultimate party appetizer.
# What You Need:
→ Crackers
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)
# How-To:
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 -
- These disappear faster than full sized pizzas at any gathering
- Ready in twenty minutes from ingredients you probably keep on hand
02 -
- Overloading with sauce makes crackers soggy before they finish baking
- Watch closely after 7 minutes because cheese goes from perfect to burned fast
03 -
- Set out all toppings assembly line style for faster prep
- Let them cool for two minutes so cheese sets before biting