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Looking for a quick and tasty snack that’s both simple to make and delicious? These Ham and Swiss Cracker Melts are the perfect solution. Made with buttery Ritz crackers, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, these mini sandwiches are packed with flavor. Topped with a Dijon mustard and butter glaze and baked to perfection, they’re great for parties, gatherings, or a quick snack at home.

Ham and Swiss Cracker Melts Recipe

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  • Author: Hannah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12 1x
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

 

These bite-sized cracker sandwiches combine savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, nestled between buttery Ritz crackers. Perfect for parties, snacks, or game-day gatherings, these little melts are bursting with flavor and easy to make!


Ingredients

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  • 48 Ritz crackers
  • 8 slices deli ham
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Assemble Crackers:

  1. Arrange half of the Ritz crackers (24 crackers) in a 9×13-inch baking dish, flat side down.

Add Ham and Cheese:

  1. Tear the ham slices into small strips and place a piece on top of each cracker.
  2. Cut the Swiss cheese into small, 1-inch squares and place one piece on top of the ham.
  3. Top each with another Ritz cracker to form mini sandwiches.

Prepare the Butter Mixture:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Stir well.
  2. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the top of the cracker sandwiches.

Add Toppings:

  1. Sprinkle the poppy seeds and minced onion evenly over the crackers.

Bake:

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the cracker tops are golden brown.

Serve:

  1. Serve the cracker melts warm and enjoy as a savory snack or appetizer!

Notes

  • You can substitute other cheeses like cheddar or provolone if you prefer.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 180kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg