Pepperoni Stacked Square Crackers (Printable View)

Zesty pepperoni layered on crisp square crackers with melted cheese for a perfect savory bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

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

→ Pepperoni & Cheese

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

→ Garnish (Optional)

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven broiler to high and position the rack approximately 6 inches from the heat source.
02 - Place the square crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
03 - Top each cracker with two overlapping slices of pepperoni.
04 - Sprinkle 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 cheese is melted, bubbly, and pepperoni edges crisp, watching closely to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool briefly.
08 - Optionally garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes before serving warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For a spicy kick use hot pepperoni or add a dash of hot sauce before broiling
  • Substitute turkey pepperoni for a lighter option
03 -
  • Use gluten free crackers if needed
  • Excellent paired with a crisp white wine or light lager
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