Perfect Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches
Buttery Ritz crackers sandwich creamy, flavorful fillings for a crowd-pleasing snack perfect for entertaining or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Ritz crackers
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) honey mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp (10 g) fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup (30 g) cooked bacon, crumbled
- Optional sweet fillings: peanut butter, Nutella, or jam
Instructions
- Lay out the Ritz crackers on a clean surface or platter, pairing them for sandwiches.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, honey mustard, Dijon mustard, and chopped chives. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in crumbled, cooked bacon into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread about 1 tbsp of the filling onto one cracker, then gently press another cracker on top to make a sandwich. Repeat for all pairs.
- For a sweet variation, use peanut butter, Nutella, or jam instead of the savory filling.
- Optional: Chill the sandwiches in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before serving for a firmer filling.
Notes
[‘Don’t overload the filling; a generous tablespoon is ideal.’, ‘Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and spreading.’, ‘Use fresh crackers for the best crunch.’, ‘Experiment with textures by adding pickles or cucumbers.’, ‘Store sandwiches in the fridge to maintain freshness and firmness.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 80100
- Fat: 46
- Carbohydrates: 79
- Protein: 23
Keywords: Ritz crackers, party sandwiches, easy entertaining, appetizer, snack, savory, sweet, customizable