🛒 Ingredients
1 (12 oz) box oyster crackers (about 6 cups)
¾ cup (1½ sticks / 170g) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup everything bagel seasoning
⅓ cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
🔥 Pro Tip: Use real Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano) — pre-shredded has anti-caking agents that don’t melt well.
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2️⃣ Coat the Crackers
In a large bowl, pour melted butter over oyster crackers.
Gently toss until evenly coated — no dry spots!
3️⃣ Season & Cheese
Sprinkle in everything bagel seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
Toss again until every cracker is gloriously coated.
✅ Work quickly — butter cools fast!
4️⃣ Bake to Crispy Perfection
Spread coated crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Bake 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
🔔 They’ll crisp up more as they cool!
5️⃣ Cool & Store
Let cool completely on the pan — about 10–15 mins.
Transfer to an airtight container.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
Straight from the jar — warm or room temp
Sprinkled over salads or soups for crunch
With cream cheese dip or ranch for dipping
🌈 Variations & Pro Hacks
🌱 Gluten-Free? Swap oyster crackers for GF pretzels or rice crackers
🧄 Extra Garlic? Add ½ tsp garlic powder for deeper flavor
🧀 Cheese Swap: Try Asiago, Romano, or cheddar
🔥 Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne to the seasoning mix
🧊 Make-Ahead Magic: Stays fresh 1 week at room temp — no refrigeration needed
❄️ Freeze It? Not recommended — loses crunch when thawed
🧠 Why This Works So Well
Low oven temp = slow bake = crispy without burning
Butter coating = helps seasoning stick and adds richness
Everything seasoning + Parmesan = layered umami bomb
Cooling time = final crispness upgrade
It’s not magic — it’s snack-time genius. ✨
❤️ Final Thought: Sometimes, the Best Things Are Simple & Salty
You don’t need a long ingredient list or hours in the kitchen to make something truly special.
Just good butter, real cheese, and love.
These Everything Bagel Bits prove that the most beloved snacks are often the simplest — where every bite says, “I’m worth the crunch.”
So next time you’re craving something savory…
Grab that canister of seasoning.
Whip up this easy recipe.
And let your kitchen fill with the scent of garlic, butter, and joy.
Because great food doesn’t have to be complicated —
It just has to taste like it came from home. 💛