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These mini sandwiches made with Ritz crackers are filled with cheese and deli meat, then baked with a buttery seasoning that takes them over the top. Think of them as a smaller, snackable cousin of baked ham and cheese sliders — easy to make and impossible to resist.
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 20–25 minutes
🍽️ Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or foil
- Small saucepan (for butter mixture)
- Pastry brush (optional)
🧾 Ingredients (Makes about 20 mini sandwiches)
Sandwiches:
- 40 Ritz crackers (1 sleeve)
- 10–12 slices deli ham or turkey (thinly sliced)
- 5–6 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese (cut into small squares to fit crackers)
Butter Topping:
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
🧂 Ingredient Notes
- You can use any cheese you like: provolone, mozzarella, pepper jack, etc.
- For a sweeter twist, add a small smear of honey mustard or apricot jam inside.
- Want more richness? Add a thin slice of cooked bacon!
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Assemble the sandwiches:
- Place half the Ritz crackers (flat side up) on the tray.
- Top each with a square of cheese and folded deli meat.
- Place a second cracker on top to make a sandwich.
- Make the butter mixture:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
- Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and poppy seeds.
- Brush and bake:
- Brush the tops of each sandwich with the seasoned butter mixture.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and crackers are golden and slightly crisp.
- Garnish and serve:
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley if using.
- Serve warm!
🧮 Nutrition (per sandwich, approximate)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~90 kcal |
| Protein | ~3 g |
| Carbs | ~6 g |
| Fat | ~6 g |
| Sodium | ~180 mg |
💡 Tips & Variations
- Make it ahead: Assemble and refrigerate the sandwiches, then brush and bake when ready to serve.
- Add heat: Include a slice of jalapeño or pepper jack cheese for a spicy twist.
- Mini Reubens: Use pastrami, Swiss, and a dab of Thousand Island dressing.
- For breakfast: Try scrambled egg, sausage, and cheddar inside!
