Description
A crunchy and delicious snack made with Rice Krispies and cheddar cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then add Parmesan cheese and shredded cheddar, stirring until the cheese has fully melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies cereal until fully coated with the cheesy mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and press it down to form an even layer. Use a spatula to gently press the top.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool completely before breaking into cracker-sized pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try adding crushed pretzels or nuts to the mixture.
- Adjust the seasonings to your taste—add more garlic or a dash of cayenne for a kick!
- For a twist, experiment with different types of cheese, like Gouda or mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg