Pepperoni Stacked Square Crackers (Print Version)

Zesty pepperoni layered on crispy square crackers with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, perfect for quick bites.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 12 square crackers (e.g., saltines or butter crackers)

→ Pepperoni & Cheese

02 - 24 slices pepperoni
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately 2 oz)
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 Make It:

01 - Set oven broiler to high, positioning a rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
02 - Place square crackers evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
03 - Top each cracker with two overlapping slices of pepperoni.
04 - Sprinkle a generous pinch of shredded mozzarella over the pepperoni on each cracker.
05 - Lightly dust grated Parmesan cheese atop each assembled cracker.
06 - Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese bubbles and melts and pepperoni edges crisp; monitor closely to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool briefly.
08 - Sprinkle chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes as desired. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Zesty pepperoni layered on crisp crackers
  • Melty cheese for the perfect snack or party bite
02 -
  • Use gluten-free crackers if needed.
  • Excellent paired with a crisp white wine or light lager.
03 -
  • Watch carefully while broiling to avoid burning the cheese and pepperoni.
  • Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melting and flavor.
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