What tastes good with Ritz crackers?

My classic, go-to snack has always been RITZ Crackers paired with cream cheese. I pretty much lived on this stuff as a bedtime snack when I was a child….Smoked Salmon, Cucumber and Cream Cheese Cracker:

• Spread cream cheese onto crackers.
• Add a slice of cucumber.
• Add a piece of smoked salmon on top.
• Add arugula.

Are Ritz crackers a healthy snack?

Ritz Crackers are not the healthiest snack. The first ingredient is processed white flour, and most flavors have 0g of fiber. They also have refined vegetable oils, added sugar, and high fructose corn syrup. Ritz Crackers were also banned in some countries in the past due to containing trans fat.

What can I do with stale Ritz crackers?

Uses for Stale Crackers

1. When crackers turn stale, they soften and develop a cardboard-like dry flavor.
2. You can use stale crackers in place of standard breadcrumbs as a binding agent in dishes such as meatloaf, meatballs and crab cakes.
3. Stale crackers can become the coating on fried food in place of flour or breadcrumbs.

Is there a problem with Ritz crackers?

Mondelez Global, the manufacturer of Ritz Crackers, has announced a voluntary recall of some varieties of its products due to possible salmonella contamination. Apparently, the culprit is the whey powder, which has been recalled by the whey supplier due to the “potential presence” of salmonella.

Do Ritz crackers make you gain weight?

Basics of Ritz Crackers Nutrition Ritz Crackers are fairly low in sodium, with one serving containing about 4 percent of your total daily recommended intake, but they provide no vitamins or minerals. And the fat these crackers contain is problematic, because it’s mainly trans fat.

How do I make crispy stale crackers?

How to Crisp Stale Crackers & Chips

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, then spread the crackers or chips in a single layer on a cookie sheet or baking pan.
2. Bake the stale chips or crackers in the oven or toaster oven for three to five minutes.

Why is it called saltine crackers?

History. Soda crackers were described in The Young House-keeper by Alcott in 1838. Initially called the Premium Soda Cracker and later “Saltines” because of the baking salt component, the invention quickly became popular and Sommer’s business quadrupled within four years.