{"id":1410,"date":"2024-11-07T12:55:56","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T12:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=1410"},"modified":"2024-11-07T12:55:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T12:55:56","slug":"garlic-bread-ritz-bits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/07\/garlic-bread-ritz-bits\/","title":{"rendered":"Garlic Bread Ritz Bits"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients for Garlic Bread Ritz Bits<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2 cups Ritz Bits crackers<\/strong>(plain or cheese-filled)<\/li>\n<li><strong>1\/4 cup butter<\/strong>, melted<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1\/2 teaspoon dried parsley<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/strong> (optional, to taste)<\/li>\n<li><strong>1\/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/strong>(optional, for extra flavor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Bread Ritz Bits<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Preheat the Oven<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preheat<\/strong>: Set your oven to <strong>300\u00b0F (150\u00b0C)<\/strong>and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Prepare the Garlic Butter Coating<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Melt Butter<\/strong>: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Seasonings<\/strong>: Stir in the garlic powder, dried parsley, and salt (if using). Mix well until combined.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Coat the Ritz Bits<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Toss to Coat<\/strong>: Place the Ritz Bits in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the crackers and gently toss to coat evenly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Parmesan (Optional)<\/strong>: Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the coated crackers and toss again if you want an extra cheesy flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Bake<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Arrange on Baking Sheet<\/strong>: Spread the coated Ritz Bits in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake<\/strong>: Place in the preheated oven and bake for <strong>10-12 minutes<\/strong>, stirring halfway through to ensure even coating. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Cool and Serve<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cool<\/strong>: Allow the crackers to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to crisp up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve<\/strong>: Enjoy warm or at room temperature!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for the Best Garlic Bread Ritz Bits<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adjust Garlic to Taste<\/strong>: Add more or less garlic powder to suit your preference.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experiment with Flavors<\/strong>: Try adding Italian seasoning, a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat, or even a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a twist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage Tips<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Airtight Container<\/strong>: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to <strong>3 days<\/strong>. If they lose crispness, pop them back in the oven for a few minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These <strong>Garlic Bread Ritz Bits<\/strong> are addictive little bites bursting with flavor. Quick and easy to make, they\u2019re perfect for sharing \u2013 though you may want to keep them all to yourself! Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients for Garlic Bread Ritz Bits 2 cups Ritz Bits crackers(plain or cheese-filled) 1\/4 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon garlic&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1411,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Garlic Bread Ritz Bits - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Ingredients for Garlic Bread Ritz Bits 2 cups Ritz Bits crackers (plain or cheese-filled) 1\/4 cup butter , melted 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1\/2 teaspoon dried pa"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1410"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1410\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1412,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1410\/revisions\/1412"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}