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Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Beef Cracker Bites

Crispy buttery crackers are topped with seasoned-style ground beef and sharp cheddar, then baked until hot, melted, and lightly golden. These easy three-ingredient bites are simple, savory, and perfect for parties, snacks, game day, or casual family appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Appetizer, Beef, Game Day, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 347 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 preferred
  • 1 sleeve buttery round crackers about 30 to 35 crackers
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded or thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks.
  • Drain the grease well so the crackers stay crisp.
  • Arrange the buttery round crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cooked beef onto each cracker.
  • Top each cracker with shredded or thinly sliced sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and lightly golden around the edges.
  • Let the cracker bites cool for 2–3 minutes before moving or serving.

Notes

Drain the beef thoroughly to keep the crackers from softening. Freshly shredded cheddar melts best, but pre-shredded works in a pinch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 11.4gProtein: 17.6gFat: 25.4gSaturated Fat: 11.8gTrans Fat: 1.6gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 336mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.6g
Keyword 3 ingredient appetizer, beef cracker bites, cheddar crackers, ground beef appetizer, party snack