🛒 What You’ll Need
🧈 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
🍅 2–3 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
🧀 4 oz cream cheese, softened
🧀 1 cup shredded mozzarella
🧀 ½ cup shredded Parmesan
🌿 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
🧄 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
🌿 Fresh basil or parsley, optional
👩🍳 How to Make Them
1️⃣ Prepare the tomatoes.
Slice the tomatoes thinly. If they're especially juicy, gently blot them with a paper towel to keep the crackers from getting soggy.
2️⃣ Make the creamy spread.
In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
3️⃣ Build your bites.
Arrange the Ritz crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread a small amount of the cream cheese mixture over each cracker.
4️⃣ Add the tomatoes. 🍅
Place a thin tomato slice on top of each cracker.
5️⃣ Add the cheese. 🧀
Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
6️⃣ Bake.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 7–9 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
7️⃣ Finish and serve.
Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley and a little black pepper. Serve warm and watch them disappear! 😋
✨ Want to Make Them Your Own?
🌶️ Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
🥓 Top with a little cooked, crumbled bacon.
🌿 Add fresh basil for a Caprese-inspired twist.
🧀 Try cheddar or Monterey Jack instead of mozzarella.
🍅 Use cherry tomato slices for smaller, bite-sized appetizers.
💡 A Little Tip
Don't overload the crackers with tomato. A thin slice gives you plenty of flavor without making the Ritz crackers too soft.
For the best texture, assemble them shortly before baking and serve them warm. ❤️
❤️ Small Bites, Big Memories
Sometimes the easiest appetizers are the ones everyone remembers.
Put out a tray of these little bites at a family gathering, holiday party, or game-day table, and don't be surprised when someone asks:
“Did you make more of those?” 😂🍅🧀
💬 Your Turn!
Would you add bacon, basil, or extra cheese to these little tomato bites? 😍
Tell me your favorite combination below! 👇❤️
Thank you for spending a little time with us today. ❤️
✍️ Written with care by BASSMA EL-HAZIBI
