Ritz Cracker Sandwiches are a quick, easy, crunchy and delicious snack to serve your family or guests. These little bites are the perfect blend of flavors for any occasion from social events to snack time.
These party sandwiches were inspired by my scalloped corn with ritz crackers recipe and my ritz cracker chicken recipe on this site, and pairs well with this Oreo frappuccino.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easily customized to suit your personal tastes
- Great for Parties, Picnics, Lunches, or Road trips
- Kid-Friendly
- Sweet and Savory Flavor Packed Options
- Minimal Prep and Cook Time
- Recipe can be easily accommodate leftovers
Ingredients
You only need a few ingredients to make this easy recipe.
- Ritz Crackers - Use your favorite cracker as long as it's sturdy enough to hold the filling.
- Deli Ham - Use honey ham, black forest ham, rost beef, bacon, turkey, leftovers or your your favorite deli meat.
- Cheese Slices - I used small squares of thinly sliced Colby but cheddar, Swiss cheese, mozzarella, provolone, Monterey Jack, havarti, brie, gouda or your favorite will work.
- Butter - Butter provides a rich, savory taste and helps bind the toppings to the crackers.
- Honey Mustard - Use dijon mustard or yellow mustard instead with a little honey or sweetener. Taste your mixture before using to see if any is needed.
- Poppy Seeds - Use sesame seeds instead.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Substitutions and Variations
Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this Ritz Cracker Sandwiches recipe.
- Add Flavor - Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder, or 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes to butter mixture.
- Other Options - Cream cheese and smoked salmon, peanut butter and jelly or honey, chocolate and marshmallows, cream cheese or flavored cream cheese with hot sauce, pickle or fruit, nutella or hazelnut spread, almond butter, filled with peanut butter and dipped in ¾ cup melted chocolate and ½ teaspoon oil, dipped and cooled on parchment paper or place a Rolo candy on a ritz cracker and bake at 350°F for 3-5 minutes, and then top with another cracker creating a sandwich.
- Spicy - Add a pinch or sprinkling of chili pepper flakes, diced jalapeno pepper, our jalapeno powder, smoked jalapeno powder, or chipotle powder to the sandwiches or butter mixture for a bit of heat.
Instructions
Recipes don't get much easier than this.
Place one layer of Ritz Crackers on the baking sheet. (I made 4 rows of 6.)
Place ½ slice of ham on each cracker. You will have to fold them.
Place one slice of cheese on each sandwich. Place another cracker on top to complete the sandwich.
In a small bowl, whisk melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and honey mustard together. Brush mixture on each sandwich.
Sprinkle poppyseeds on top of sandwiches. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and crackers are golden brown.
Hint: Keep an eye on sandwiches to avoid over-baking. You want to avoid cracker burning while allowing the ingredients to melt nicely together.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our air fryer ham and cheese sliders or dunkin donuts bagel bites.
Storage
To maintain the freshness and flavor of your Ritz Cracker Sandwiches, it's essential to store them properly.
Store any leftover sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, including the day you made them. You can reheat them in the oven on 350 for about 10 minutes or enjoy them cold straight from the fridge.
You can prepare Ritz Cracker Sandwiches in advance. Assemble the sandwiches and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve or bake. I prefer to have cracker toppings prepared and quickly make sandwiches before needed for serving for best results.
What to Serve with Ritz Cracker Sandwiches
- Pair your sandwiches with a dip like healthy honey mustard dip, spicy barbecue sauce, or buttermilk ranch dip or choose from our list of best dips or serve with your favorite dip.
- Serve sandwiches with a warm bowl of soup, like tomato soup, for a comforting meal.
- Arrange the sandwiches on a plate or platter with a variety of cheeses, meats, and condiments like olives, jams, jellies and fresh fruit.
- Serve your sandwiches with other finger foods like mini reuben sliders or pigs in a blanket.
Tips
When making Ritz Cracker Sandwiches, follow these expert tips to achieve the best results.
- Watch oven to avoid over-baking and possibly burning while allowing the ingredients to melt together.
- Consider stacking various ingredients and alternating colors and textures.
- Combine sweet, salty, sour, and spicy ingredients to create a nice blend of flavors.
- Keep your sandwiches bite-sized to make them easy to eat.
- Prepare your ingredients ahead of time to minimize assembly time. Avoid assembling the sandwiches too far in advance to prevent the crackers from becoming soggy.
- Arrange your Ritz cracker sandwiches on a beautiful platter or tray to impress.
- Include seasonal fruits or create red, white, and blue sandwiches for a patriotic celebration.
FAQ
Do you have questions about Ritz Cracker Sandwiches? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about them.
Ritz Cracker Sandwiches are sandwiches made using Ritz Crackers as the "bread." They typically include various fillings such as deli ham, sliced cheese, and are drizzled with melted butter before baking or filled with smooth peanut butter.
Absolutely! These bite-sized sandwiches are perfect for parties as a finger food or appetizer. They are easy to make in large quantities and can be served on a platter for guests to enjoy.
Ritz Cracker Sandwiches can be served either hot or cold, depending on personal preference. Baking them with melted butter enhances their flavor and makes them best served hot.
Although some varieties of Ritz Bits have been discontinued, the Ritz Bits Cheese and Ritz Bits Peanut Butter flavors are still available. You can find them in many grocery stores or on Amazon.
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Ritz Cracker Sandwiches
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Ritz Cracker Sandwiches
Equipment
Ingredients
- 48 Ritz Crackers
- 12 slices deli ham sliced in half
- 24 small square slices of cheese I used Colby
- 3 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place one layer of Ritz Crackers on the baking sheet. (I made 4 rows of 6.)
- Place ½ slice of ham on each cracker. You will have to fold them.
- Place one slice of cheese on each sandwich.
- Place another cracker on top to complete the sandwich.
- In a small bowl, whisk melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and honey mustard together.
- Brush mixture on each sandwich.
- Sprinkle poppyseeds on top of sandwiches.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and crackers are golden brown.
Notes
- Watch oven to avoid over-baking and possibly burning while allowing the ingredients to melt together.
- Consider stacking various ingredients and alternating colors and textures.
- Combine sweet, salty, sour, and spicy ingredients to create a nice blend of flavors.
- Keep your sandwiches bite-sized to make them easy to eat.
- Prepare your ingredients ahead of time to minimize assembly time. Avoid assembling the sandwiches too far in advance to prevent the crackers from becoming soggy.
- Arrange your Ritz cracker sandwiches on a beautiful platter or tray to impress.
- Include seasonal fruits or create red, white, and blue sandwiches for a patriotic celebration.
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