Description
Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches bring delightful bite-sized comfort perfect for gatherings and quick snacks. Crispy crackers layered with creamy spreads and savory fillings create irresistible mini-bites you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 cup finely chopped ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Creamy Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) Dijon mustard
Seasoning and Base Ingredients:
- 1 box Ritz crackers (about 100 crackers)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon (tsp) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (tsp) onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy base by whisking cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl until completely smooth and well-blended.
- Incorporate finely diced ham, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions into the cream cheese mixture, gently folding until evenly distributed.
- Carefully season the filling with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste and ensuring balanced flavors throughout the mixture.
- Select Ritz crackers and spread a generous layer of the prepared mixture onto one cracker, creating a thick, even coating.
- Gently press a second cracker on top of the filling, creating a compact sandwich that holds the ingredients securely.
- Arrange the completed sandwiches on a serving platter, ensuring they are not touching each other to prevent sticking.
- Refrigerate the sandwiches for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld together.
- Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
- Present the chilled party sandwiches on a decorative platter, ready to be enjoyed by guests at your gathering.
Notes
- Enhance Texture by slightly softening cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother spreading.
- Customize Fillings by substituting ham with turkey, chicken, or vegetarian alternatives like roasted vegetables for diverse dietary preferences.
- Control Sodium by using low-sodium ham and reducing additional salt, making these crackers more heart-friendly.
- Make Ahead by preparing the cream cheese mixture up to 24 hours in advance, storing it covered in the refrigerator to save preparation time during parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 124 kcal
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 247 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg