Description
A bite-sized, buttery, and utterly irresistible snack, Ritz cracker party sandwiches are perfect for gatherings, casual snacks, or family movie nights. With endless filling options, from classic ham and cheese to creamy chicken salad, these sandwiches are quick to assemble, flavorful, and visually appealing. The best part? Everyone loves them — kids and adults alike — and they disappear faster than you can say “pass the platter.”
Ingredients
Scale
- 48 Ritz crackers (or any buttery, crisp cracker)
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken or deli ham slices
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard (optional)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Thin cucumber slices or pickles (optional)
- Garnish: parsley sprigs, paprika, or olives
Instructions
- Prepare the fillings by mixing chicken or ham with mayo, mustard, and seasoning, or soften cream cheese for spreading.
- Lay out half of the crackers as sandwich bases.
- Spread a small amount of filling onto each cracker base.
- Add any sliced toppings like cheese, cucumber, or ham.
- Top with remaining crackers and press gently.
- Garnish as desired with herbs, paprika, or small skewers.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate fillings and assemble before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overfilling to prevent mess.
- For extra flavor, lightly toast crackers or warm cheesy versions.
- Experiment with different fillings and textures for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0–5 minutes (if warming cheese)
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: No-bake / Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg