Beef Pepperoni Pizza Crackers (Printable)

Crispy crackers loaded with beef pepperoni and melted cheese for a quick, savory snack everyone will love.

# 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
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, or mixed)
07 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

# Steps:

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 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. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cheese gets perfectly bubbly and golden while the crackers stay crisp beneath all the toppings
  • These disappear faster than any other party appetizer I have ever served
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that overloading the sauce makes the crackers soggy before the cheese even melts
  • These are best eaten straight from the oven because reheating never quite recreates that perfect crisp cheese moment
03 -
  • Letting the pepperoni sit on a paper towel for five minutes before topping removes excess grease and prevents soggy crackers
  • If you want extra crispy pepperoni bake it on a separate sheet for three minutes before adding it to the crackers

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