We never thought we’d cheat on Ritz crackers…until now.

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Theres something undeniable about the appeal of a one-pan orone-pot meal.

Spoiler alert: NoRitz Crackersare involved!

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To make it, simply dice a 3-ounce piece of pepperoni.

(The pools of oil you see on top of cups of pepperoni that top pizzas are proof!)

Think of it like a more unexpected alternative to bacon, which is commonly used as a breadcrumb-booster.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet over medium heat, then add the pepperoni.

At this point, toss in 1 1/2 cups of bite-sized torn pieces of ciabatta bread.

Why torn rather than cubed?

Last, add 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh sage leaves.

From there, you’re free to proceed with theCreamy Sage Baked Ravioliinstructions we mentioned earlier.

Were so jazzed to have this three-minute, three-ingredient topping in our back pocket to sprinkle over: