Description
Ritz cracker party sandwiches bring classic comfort to any gathering with a nostalgic blend of creamy spreads and simple ingredients. Guests will devour these easy-to-assemble bites that combine salty crackers with smooth fillings, creating irresistible mini appetizers perfect for social events.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box RITZ Crackers (about 60 crackers)
- 100 g (3.5 oz) deli ham or turkey, thinly sliced
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cheddar or Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
- 60 g (¼ cup) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup cucumber slices or pickle chips
- 2 tbsps Dijon or honey mustard
- ½ cup peanut butter or hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)
- ½ cup fruit preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or dill) for savory sandwiches
- Powdered sugar for sweet sandwiches
Instructions
- Preparation: Carefully slice cheese, deli meats, and vegetables into precise, bite-sized portions that perfectly complement the RITZ cracker dimensions.
- Flavor Foundation: Apply a delicate, even layer of spread across each cracker surface, selecting from cream cheese, mayonnaise, or mustard to create a moisture-rich base for toppings.
- Strategic Layering: Compose each mini sandwich by strategically placing sliced proteins, cheeses, and crisp vegetable garnishes between two crackers, ensuring balanced flavor and texture in every bite.
- Sweet Variations: For dessert-inspired versions, transform crackers with decadent spreads like peanut butter or chocolate cream, then accent with playful toppings such as fruit preserves or marshmallow fluff.
- Presentation and Service: Artfully arrange sandwiches on an elegant serving platter, presenting them immediately for optimal crispness, or refrigerate briefly to maintain structural integrity before guest arrival.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp RITZ crackers to ensure a sturdy foundation for your mini sandwiches without soggy texture.
- Apply spreads sparingly to prevent overwhelming the delicate cracker and maintain a clean, crisp bite.
- Swap ingredients for gluten-free crackers, plant-based meats, or dairy-free cheese to accommodate different dietary restrictions.
- Pat wet ingredients like tomatoes or cucumber dry before adding to prevent sandwich components from slipping off the cracker surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg