Pepperoni Stacked Square Crackers (Printable Version)

Zesty pepperoni slices layered on crisp crackers with melted cheese for an easy, flavorful snack.

# What You Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 12 square crackers (saltines or butter crackers)

→ Pepperoni & Cheese

02 - 24 slices pepperoni
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (60 g)
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 Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven broiler to high with a rack positioned approximately 6 inches from the heat source.
02 - Place square crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
03 - Top each cracker with 2 overlapping slices of pepperoni.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the pepperoni on each cracker.
05 - Lightly dust each bite with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
06 - Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts, bubbles, and pepperoni edges crisp, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then garnish with chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes as preferred. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zesty pepperoni flavor
  • Quick and easy prep
02 -
  • Use gluten-free crackers if needed
  • Substitute turkey pepperoni for a lighter option
03 -
  • Use hot pepperoni or add hot sauce before broiling for a spicy kick
  • Watch broiler closely to prevent burning
Go Back