3-Ingredient Beef Cracker Bites
Buttery round crackers topped with seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar — a 3-ingredient party appetizer ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 recommended
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated melts best
- 1 sleeve buttery round crackers (about 36) such as Ritz
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired. Drain any excess fat and let cool slightly so it doesn’t soften the crackers.
- Arrange the crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cooked beef onto each cracker, then top generously with shredded cheddar.
- Bake for 5–7 minutes, just until the cheese is fully melted and starting to bubble at the edges. Watch closely — the crackers can go from golden to too dark quickly.
- Let the bites rest for 2 minutes so the cheese sets slightly, then transfer to a platter and serve warm.
Notes
Make it your own: Add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, or a shake of taco seasoning to the beef for a bolder flavor. A tiny dot of ketchup or BBQ sauce under the cheese turns these into little cheeseburger bites.
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