Food and Recipes Appetizers Buttery Parmesan-Herb Mini Crackers Be the first to rate & review! Mini saltines aren't just for soup. They also make delicious snacks when loaded up with seasoned salt and cheese. By Nicole Hopper Published on January 13, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 8 Jump to recipe If you love Buttered Saltines or Alabama Firecrackers, these seasoned petite saltine crackers may just be your new favorite appetizer. We've loaded up mini saltines with high-flavor ingredients, including Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and seasoned salt. The petite crackers are then finished off with Parmesan cheese. All of the seasoned crackers are baked briefly, about 6 to 8 minutes, to let the crackers soak in the flavors and turn golden and crisp. This is a great make-ahead appetizer or snack because you can store it in an airtight container for a few days. Pack a few bags for after-school snacks or mid-day nibbles when you're hungry but want to avoid the vending machine. Or make a batch before work for your book club later in the evening. Ingredients 1 (11-oz.) pkg. mini saltine crackers (about 6 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt (such as Lawry’s) 1 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup) Directions Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place mini crackers in a large heatproof bowl; set aside. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low. Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and seasoned salt. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour butter mixture over crackers in bowl; toss well until crackers are evenly coated. Transfer crackers to prepared baking sheet (it’s okay if they overlap). Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle crackers evenly with cheese, and toss well to coat. Return to oven, and bake until crackers are lightly golden and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Toss crackers, and let cool completely on baking sheet, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days. Rate it Print