RITZ Caprese Firecrackers

Name: RITZ Caprese Firecrackers
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 60 RITZ Crackers; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. Italian seasoning; ½ tsp. crushed red pepper; 30 ciliegine fresh mozzarella balls in water (about 10 oz.), cut in half; 30 grape tomatoes, cut in half; 60 small fresh basil leaves (about 1/2 cup); 1 Tbsp. aioli

Seasoned crackers are topped with fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes and fresh basil in these Italian appetizers that make the perfect snack bites for your party.

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Makes 15 servings, 4 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

60 RITZ Crackers
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
½ tsp. crushed red pepper
30 ciliegine fresh mozzarella balls in water (about 10 oz.), cut in half
30 grape tomatoes, cut in half
60 small fresh basil leaves (about 1/2 cup)
1 Tbsp. roasted garlic aioli

Directions

Heat oven to 325°F.

Place crackers in large resealable plastic bag. Add oil; close bag, then shake gently to evenly coat crackers with oil. Add Italian seasoning and crushed pepper to crackers in bag; shake to evenly coat crackers with seasonings.

Place crackers in single layer on parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 3 to 5 min. or until golden brown; cool.

Top crackers with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil just before serving. Drizzle with aioli.