Ritz Original Buttery Crackers | Nabisco
Since 1934, our Ritz Original Buttery Crackers have been America’s favorite round cracker. We bake each cracker with real butter and a hint of salt to create that unmistakable flaky texture and rich, buttery taste you know and love.
Every Nabisco Ritz Cracker features our signature scalloped edge and seven distinctive perforations that help achieve the perfect golden-brown bake. Whether you’re building appetizers for guests, creating lunch box snacks, or simply enjoying them straight from the sleeve, these versatile crackers deliver satisfying crunch and flavor in every bite. We use simple ingredients and our time-tested baking process to ensure consistent quality and taste in every box.
What makes Ritz Crackers special
Ingredients & Baking Process
We craft every Ritz Cracker with enriched flour, soybean and palm oil, sugar, real butter, leavening agents, salt, and soy lecithin. Our proprietary baking method creates hundreds of delicate layers that give Ritz its signature flaky texture and satisfying snap.
The dough is rolled to precise thickness, cut into perfect rounds, and docked with seven holes to allow even heat distribution during baking. Each cracker reaches a golden color that signals optimal flavor development. While the buttery taste in our Nabisco Ritz Crackers comes from real dairy butter, we balance it with just enough salt to enhance rather than overpower. The result is a neutral-sweet flavor profile that pairs beautifully with both savory and sweet toppings.
Serving Ideas & Pairings
Appetizers & Entertaining
Our Ritz Crackers serve as the ideal base for countless appetizer combinations. Top them with cream cheese and smoked salmon, sharp cheddar and fig jam, or peanut butter and sliced banana. The buttery flavor complements everything from soft cheeses like brie to aged varieties like aged gouda.
For quick party snacks, spread herb-infused cream cheese on Ritz and garnish with cherry tomatoes or cucumber slices. The crackers’ sturdy structure holds toppings without breaking, and their round shape makes elegant presentations effortless. We also love them crushed as a coating for chicken tenders or as a buttery topping for casseroles.
Storage & Freshness
Each family size box contains four individually sealed stacks that preserve freshness and flavor. Once you open a stack, reseal it with a clip or store crackers in an airtight container to maintain their signature crispness.
Keep unopened boxes in a cool, dry pantry away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Properly stored Nabisco Ritz Crackers stay fresh until the best-by date printed on the package. Avoid refrigeration, as moisture can compromise the flaky texture we work hard to achieve. If crackers lose some crispness after opening, a brief stint in a 250°F oven for 3-5 minutes can restore their snap.
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Questions about Ritz Original Buttery Crackers
Yes, we bake Ritz Original Buttery Crackers with real butter as a core ingredient. This gives them their authentic rich, buttery flavor that sets them apart from crackers made only with vegetable oils. We combine butter with enriched flour and a hint of salt to create the signature taste you’ve loved for decades.
Store opened Ritz Crackers in an airtight container or reseal the original sleeve with a clip to maintain freshness and crispness. Keep them in a cool, dry place away from heat and moisture. Each family size box includes four individually sealed stacks, so you can open one at a time while keeping the others fresh. Properly stored crackers stay crispy for several weeks after opening.
Ritz Original Buttery Crackers contain wheat, soy, and milk. They’re produced in facilities that also process tree nuts. If you have food allergies, always check the ingredient panel on your specific package for the most current allergen information. Our crackers are kosher dairy certified and contain no high fructose corn syrup.
One serving of Ritz Original Buttery Crackers equals five crackers and contains 80 calories. The 13.7 oz family size box includes approximately 17 servings, though the exact count may vary slightly. Each box contains four individually wrapped stacks to help with portion control and freshness.
Absolutely. Ritz Crackers work beautifully in recipes as a coating for chicken or fish, as a buttery casserole topping, or crushed into pie crusts. Their buttery flavor and flaky texture add richness to both savory and sweet dishes. Many home cooks have passed down recipes featuring crushed Ritz over generations because they provide consistent results and delicious flavor.
We achieve Ritz’s signature flaky texture through our proprietary baking process that creates hundreds of delicate layers in each cracker. The dough is rolled to precise thickness and docked with seven perforations that allow steam to escape evenly during baking. This technique, combined with real butter and quality ingredients, produces the light, crispy layers that snap satisfyingly when you bite into them.
Ritz Original Buttery Crackers contain dairy butter, making them suitable for lacto-vegetarians but not for vegans. They contain no meat or meat-derived ingredients. For the most accurate dietary information based on your specific needs, we recommend reviewing the ingredient list on the package or contacting our consumer relations team with questions.