Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches

These bite-sized baked sandwiches are the perfect savory appetizer—and they’d make a fantastic, highly shareable addition to the Recipe Realm lineup. They are essentially a mini, extra-crispy version of classic baked Hawaiian roll sliders, combining flaky crackers with melted cheese and a savory, buttery glaze.

Here is how to make a batch of 24 mini sandwiches.

Ingredients

The Sandwiches:

- 48 Ritz crackers

8-12 slices deli ham (thinly sliced)
6-8 slices Swiss cheese

The Buttery Glaze:

- ¼ cup (4 tbsp) butter, melted
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder (or dried minced onion)
1 tsp poppy seeds (or Everything Bagel seasoning)

Instructions

1.Preheat and prep :

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Have a 9×13-inch baking dish ready (you can lightly grease it or use parchment paper).

2.Build the foundation :

Lay 24 Ritz crackers flat-side down in a single layer across the bottom of your baking dish.

3.Layer the meat and cheese :

Cut or gently tear the ham and Swiss cheese into small, cracker-sized squares. Place a piece of ham and a piece of cheese on each base cracker, then top with a second Ritz cracker to close the sandwich.

4.Whisk the glaze :

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and poppy seeds. Whisk until perfectly blended.

5.Coat the sandwiches :Wait to apply the glaze until right before baking so the crackers don’t get soggy..

Use a pastry brush or spoon to generously coat the tops of the assembled cracker sandwiches with the butter mixture.

6.Bake :

Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes. Pull them out when the cheese is fully melted and the cracker tops are golden brown. Let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Make-Ahead Tip: You can assemble the dry sandwiches in the baking dish hours ahead of time and keep them covered in the fridge. Just keep the butter glaze in a separate container, quickly melt and whisk it, and pour it over the crackers right before you pop them in the oven.