Baked Ham & Cheese Ritz Cracker Bites
These are warm, melty appetizer-style cracker sandwiches made with Ritz crackers, ham, and cheese—baked until golden and gooey.
Ingredients
- 48 Ritz crackers
- 2 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ¾ tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 8 slices deli ham (cut into small pieces)
- 4 slices provolone cheese (cut into small pieces)
- Optional: pickle chips or mustard for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place half the Ritz crackers on a baking sheet.
- Mix cream cheese, Parmesan, Dijon, garlic powder, and oregano until smooth.
- Spread mixture onto crackers.
- Add ham and cheese pieces on top.
- Cover with remaining crackers to form mini sandwiches.
- Bake for about 8 minutes, until warm and slightly melted.
- Serve warm (optional pickle on top with toothpick).
Result
- Crispy outside
- Warm, creamy, cheesy inside
- Sweet-salty ham flavor
- Perfect for parties or snacks
Based on real recipe-style versions
This is very similar to official Ritz baked ham & cheese cracker sandwiches used for party appetizers.