Here’s a classic, crowd-favorite Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches recipe — buttery, cheesy, and perfect for parties, game days, or holiday trays.
Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches
Ingredients
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1 box Ritz crackers (about 48 crackers)
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½ lb deli ham (thin sliced)
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½ lb deli turkey (optional, or use all ham)
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8 slices cheddar cheese (cut into cracker-size squares)
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8 slices Swiss cheese (optional mix)
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½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp dried parsley
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1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Assemble Sandwiches
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Lay half the Ritz crackers flat on a baking sheet.
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Add a small folded piece of ham (and turkey if using).
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Top with a square of cheese.
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Place another cracker on top to make mini sandwiches.
3️⃣ Make Butter Topping
In a bowl, mix:
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Melted butter
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Dijon mustard
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Worcestershire
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Garlic powder
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Parsley
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Poppy seeds
4️⃣ Brush & Bake
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Brush or spoon butter mixture generously over the tops.
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Bake 10–12 minutes, until cheese melts and crackers are lightly toasted.
Optional Variations
🥓 Bacon Ranch
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Add cooked bacon bits.
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Mix ½ tsp ranch seasoning into butter.
🍯 Honey Ham
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Add 1 tbsp honey to butter mixture.
🧄 Garlic Parmesan
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Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top before baking.
Make Ahead
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Assemble up to 6 hours ahead.
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Cover and refrigerate.
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Bake just before serving.
Serving Tip
Serve warm for best flavor — they disappear fast!
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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A cold (no-bake) version
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A Hawaiian roll baked slider version
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A spicy jalapeño version
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Or a holiday cranberry turkey version 😊