Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches

Yum! 🎉 Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches are the ultimate crowd-pleasing, bite-sized snack — perfect for game day, holidays, potlucks, or just a fun treat. They’re buttery, salty, sweet or savory (depending on your filling), and super easy to make.

Here’s a classic savory version and a sweet option too!

🧀 Savory Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches (Baked Ham & Cheese Style)

🍴 Makes: 24 mini sandwiches

⏱ Time: 10 min prep + 10 min bake

🧂 Ingredients:

• 48 Ritz crackers

• 6–8 slices deli ham, cut into small squares

• 6 slices cheddar cheese (or Swiss), cut to fit crackers

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

2. Assemble the sandwiches:

   • Place half the Ritz crackers (flat side up) on the baking sheet.

   • Top each with a square of ham and cheese.

   • Place a second cracker on top to make a sandwich.

3. Make butter glaze:

   • Mix melted butter with Worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder, and poppy seeds.

4. Brush the tops of each sandwich lightly with the butter mixture.

5. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melty and crackers are golden.

6. Serve warm — they’re best right out of the oven!

🍫 Sweet Ritz Cracker Sandwiches (No-Bake)

🧂 Ingredients:

• 48 Ritz crackers

• 1/2 cup peanut butter (or Nutella, almond butter, Biscoff)

• Optional: Mini marshmallows or banana slices

• 1 cup chocolate chips (for dipping)

• 1 tbsp coconut oil (for smooth chocolate)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make sandwiches: Spread a small amount of peanut butter on a cracker, top with another cracker.

2. Chill briefly: Place sandwiches in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up.

3. Melt chocolate: Microwave chips + coconut oil in 30-second bursts until smooth.

4. Dip or drizzle: Dip sandwiches halfway into chocolate or drizzle over the top.

5. Optional toppings: Sprinkle with sea salt, crushed nuts, or sprinkles.

6. Chill until set, then serve or store in an airtight container.