Ritz cracker sandwiches are one of my favorite party appetizers. Crackers are filled with melted cheese and ham and then topped with a seasoned melted butter.
I grew up with my mom making those delicious baked Hawaiian roll ham and cheese party sandwiches for special occasions or if we had people coming over. These Ritz cracker sandwiches are basically the same thing, just substituting the rolls with buttery Ritz crackers.
These crackers are such a tasty bite. Buttery crackers with melted cheese, ham, all brushed with a savory seasoned melted butter.
You can make a big batch of these crackers in minutes making them perfect for a game day, holidays, or an after school snack.
If you are looking for more party bites, try these easy Ritz party crackers.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Fast to make. You can whip these up in under 30 minutes.
- Flavorful. The buttery glaze adds so much tasty flavor to these cracker sandwiches.
- Customizable. Cracker sandwiches are easy to customize with your favorite meat and cheese.
Ingredients
These Ritz cracker party sandwiches are so easy to make with just a few ingredients.
- Ritz crackers - You will need 48 Ritz crackers for this recipe.
- Ham - Thinly sliced deli ham works best.
- Swiss cheese - Swiss cheese is the perfect cheese that melts on the crackers.
- Butter - Melted unsalted butter is combined with seasonings and poured over the crackers.
- Worcestershire - Adds rich flavor to the crackers.
- Poppy seeds - Add a little crunch to the crackers.
- Onion powder - Onion powder adds savory flavor without being too much.
- Dijon mustard - Mustard gives this recipe a hint of tangy flavor.
How to make Ritz cracker sandwiches
- Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Line half of the crackers in the pan.
- Top with pieces of the Swiss cheese.
- Top with pieces of ham.
- Add the remaining crackers on top of the ham.
- Stir together the melted butter, onion powder, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour the mixture over top of the crackers.
- Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Recipe tips
- Use even pieces of ham and cheese for each cracker.
- Brush the butter mixture over evenly so that they all bake up the same.
- Keep an eye on them. Check the crackers after 5 minutes so that they don't over bake.
Variations
Put your own spin on this Ritz ham cracker sandwiches with a few substitutions. Here are some suggestions:
- Meat: Substitute the ham with different deli meat like turkey, pepperoni, or roast beef.
- Cheese: Change out your cheese with other good melting cheese like mozzarella, provolone, or monterey jack.
Storage
Store: Keep these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. You can serve them cold or heat them up in the microwave or oven.
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📖 Recipe
Ritz Ham Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 48 Ritz crackers
- 5 slices Swiss cheese
- 5 slices deli ham
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Lay 24 of the Ritz crackers in the baking dish.
- Top the crackers with pieces of the Swiss cheese and then pieces of the ham.
- Top with the remaining crackers.
- Whisk together the melted butter, onion powder, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
- Spread the butter mixture over each cracker evenly.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Serve the crackers and enjoy.
Notes
- Use even pieces of ham and cheese for each cracker.
- Brush the butter mixture over evenly so that they all bake up the same.
- Keep an eye on them. Check the crackers after 5 minutes so that they don't over bake.
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