Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches
Ritz cracker party sandwiches are buttery, bite sized appetizers filled with cheese and deli meat and coated with a mustard dressing before being baked until warm and delicious. They’re quick to assemble and perfect for even total beginners who need a quick appetizer for a party.
Tis the season for entertaining.
And if your calendar looks anything like mean, you’ve got at least one party a week from Thanksgiving through New Years.
Chances are you’ll be hosting at least one or asked to bring a dish.
And if you find yourself as the host or need to bring something a long, these Ritz cracker party sandwiches are the perfect thing.
They’re an effortless appetizer made with those classic buttery crackers, tasty meat and cheese, and a quick trip to the oven that makes everything warm, melty, and extra delicious.
You can switch up the fillings to use your favorite deli meats and cheeses, so it’s easy to make a batch that suits your crowd or uses up what you already have in the fridge.
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Ritz crackers– The classic kind.
- Ham– Thin slices of deli ham, cut into thirds.
- Cheese– Thin slices of Swiss cheese, cut into thirds.
- Butter– Melted.
- Mustard– Dijon.
- Seasonings– Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and dried onion flakes.
How to Make
Making these Ritz cracker party sandwiches is so easy!
Just arrange half the crackers in a single layer, flat side down, on a rimmed baking sheet.
Add a folded slice of cheese on top of each cracker, followed by a folded slice of ham.
Top the ham slice with another folded slice of cheese.
Repeat this so you have topped half of the Ritz crackers.
Then close them all with another Ritz cracker, rounded side up.
Set the tray aside.
Whisk together all the remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
Pour this mixture evenly out overtop the cracker sandwiches.
Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes, until the cheese has melted and crackers are golden brown.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Storing
Let leftovers cool completely prior to storing them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Keep in mind that the crackers will soften a bit as they sit.
For the best flavor and texture, reheat them in a 300°F oven for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until the filling is warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- Feel free to vary the meat and cheese choices. Turkey, salami, and roast beef would all be tasty choices so long as they are thinly sliced. And you can use whatever thinly sliced cheese you like.
- Cracker cut cheese is precut cheese squares that fits onto a cracker. These would be perfect for this.
- For a sweet and savory taste, add a teaspoon of honey to your dijon mixture.
Other Easy Party Appetizers
Ritz cracker party sandwiches are effortless appetizers perfect for any party.
Make them and enjoy!
Looking for other easy party appetizers?
Try these:
- Olive Tapenade
- Hot Honey Meatballs
- Mexican Spinach Dip
- Crab Rangoon Pinwheels
- Caper Deviled Eggs
- Party Lil Smokies Recipe
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Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 48 classic Ritz crackers
- 8 thin slices ham sliced into 1/3's
- 16 thin slices Swiss cheese sliced into 1/3's
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1/2 tsp dried onion flakes
Instructions
- Arrange half the crackers in a single layer, flat side down, on a rimmed baking sheet.48 classic Ritz crackers
- Add a folded slice of cheese on top of each cracker, followed by a folded slice of ham. Top with another folded slice of cheese.16 thin slices Swiss cheese, 8 thin slices ham
- Top all with another Ritz cracker to close, rounded side up. Set aside.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients to a small bowl, and whisk together to evenly combined. Pour this mixture evenly out overtop the cracker sandwiches.4 tbsp butter, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp poppy seeds, 1/2 tsp dried onion flakes
- Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes, until the cheese has melted and crackers are golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to vary the meat and cheese choices. Turkey, salami, and roast beef would all be tasty choices so long as they are thinly sliced. And you can use whatever thinly sliced cheese you like.
- Cracker cut cheese is precut cheese squares that fits onto a cracker. These would be perfect for this.
- For a sweet and savory taste, add a teaspoon of honey to your dijon mixture.
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