BJ Brinker’s Home Cooking: Garlic Bread Ritz Bits

 I don’t like ritz cheese crackers, but I do really like these.  Easy and quick to make.  Great for a snack or any party.

GARLIC BREAD RITZ BITS

Ingredients:

*2 (8.8 ounce) boxes cheese ritz bits

*3/4 cup butter, melted

*2 teaspoon garlic powder

*1 teaspoon onion powder

*2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

*1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Directions:

~Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

~In a large bowl, mix 3/4 cup melted butter, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese until well mixed.

~Stir in 2 boxes cheese ritz bits until well coated.

~Place crackers in a single layer on a large cookies sheet.

~Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese over crackers.

~Bake for 8-9 minutes.

~Allow to cool completely before storing in an air-tight container.