Ritz Cracker Sandwiches

These Ritz Cracker Sandwiches are the ultimate game day bite! Ready in 15 minutes, the savory glaze helps the crackers get extra crispy to contrast the tender ham and gooey cheese.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 84kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

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 folded ham on each cracker. 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.

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Notes

Allow the baked Ritz cracker sandwiches to cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes before plattering. This gives the melted cheese just enough time to set, keeping the top crackers in place.
If your crackers turn out soft on the bottom, they were likely over-glazed or left sitting with the liquid on them too long before hitting the heat. For the crispest crunch, brush the butter mixture on lightly and apply it right before the pan goes into the oven.
If your cheese is still firm, the slices were likely a bit too thick for a quick 10-minute bake. Stick with thin, snack-size squares so they melt evenly.
Any butter-style or round snack cracker works well, including flavored Ritz like garlic butter. Just skip ultra-thin crackers, as they absorb the butter glaze and get soggy.

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