Mini saltines aren’t just for soup.

They also make delicious snacks when loaded up with seasoned salt and cheese.

The petite crackers are then finished off with Parmesan cheese.

Buttery parmesan-herb mini crackers

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Or make a batch before work for your book club later in the evening.

Ingredients

1(11-oz.)

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 (its okay if they overlap).

Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes.

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.