Here’s a fun, crowd-pleasing snack recipe — Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches! 🧀🥓✨
These bite-size sandwiches are buttery, crispy, and filled with gooey cheese and savory ham (or your favorite filling). Perfect for parties, game days, or holiday trays — easy to make and totally addictive!
🧾 Ingredients
(Makes about 24 sandwiches)
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48 Ritz crackers (1 sleeve)
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12 slices deli ham, turkey, or cooked bacon, cut into small pieces
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6 slices cheddar, Swiss, or American cheese, cut into quarters
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4 tbsp (½ stick / 60 g) butter, melted
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
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1 tsp poppy seeds (optional for topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Assemble the sandwiches:
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Place half of the Ritz crackers (bottoms) on the baking sheet, flat side down.
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Top each with a small piece of ham (or turkey/bacon) and a square of cheese.
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Place another Ritz cracker on top (flat side down), creating little sandwiches.
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Make the butter glaze:
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In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and Dijon mustard (if using).
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Brush or drizzle the mixture over the tops of the cracker sandwiches.
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Sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired.
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Bake:
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Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are lightly golden.
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Serve:
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Let cool slightly — they’ll be crisp but still gooey inside.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
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🌟 Variations
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Sweet & Savory: Try ham + Swiss + honey mustard.
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Spicy: Use pepper jack cheese and add a pinch of cayenne to the butter mix.
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BBQ Style: Spread a little BBQ sauce under the ham before baking.
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Breakfast twist: Add cooked sausage or bacon with a bit of scrambled egg and cheese.
🧊 Make-Ahead Tip
You can assemble the sandwiches up to a day ahead, cover tightly, and refrigerate. When ready to serve, brush with butter mixture and bake just before guests arrive!
Would you like me to include a sweet dessert version (like Ritz peanut butter chocolate sandwiches) too?
