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
Scale
- 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:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Assemble Crackers:
- Arrange half of the Ritz crackers (24 crackers) in a 9×13-inch baking dish, flat side down.
Add Ham and Cheese:
- Tear the ham slices into small strips and place a piece on top of each cracker.
- Cut the Swiss cheese into small, 1-inch squares and place one piece on top of the ham.
- Top each with another Ritz cracker to form mini sandwiches.
Prepare the Butter Mixture:
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Stir well.
- Pour the butter mixture evenly over the top of the cracker sandwiches.
Add Toppings:
- Sprinkle the poppy seeds and minced onion evenly over the crackers.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the cracker tops are golden brown.
Serve:
- 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