Beef Pepperoni Pizza Crackers (Printable)

Crispy crackers topped with beef pepperoni, melted cheese, and pizza sauce—ideal quick party appetizer or snack.

# 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)

# 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 -
  • You get all the satisfaction of pizza in just two bites
  • They come together faster than you can preorder delivery
  • The crispy cracker base makes them endlessly snackable
02 -
  • Overloading with sauce makes crackers soggy, so less is more here
  • Let them cool for at least 2 minutes or the cheese will slide right off
  • These are best served fresh from the oven and do not reheat well
03 -
  • Room temperature cheese melts more evenly than cold from the fridge
  • Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even browning

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