Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches Are Your New Easiest Appetizer

What will you get with Ritz cracker party sandwiches? Extra buttery, salty, garlicky crackers with nutty melty Swiss cheese, sweet and smoky ham contrasted by mildly hot pepper jelly—yes, there is a lot going on with a tiny sandwich, but somehow it works! Every time we tested these in the Southern Living Test Kitchen, people swarmed to them! You may feel like you're enjoying the classier version of a ham-and-cheese cracker lunch. The little cornichon makes it feel elevated. The savory butter mix enhances the sandwich without overpowering the other flavors. They come together quickly—which is good because you'll be making tray after tray of these bites.

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Renu Dhar

Renu Dhar

Renu Dhar has over a decade of experience developing recipes, in more than 5 of which she has been fielding and answering the question, "What's for dinner?" and sharing her expertise and skills as a personal chef.

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Published on May 21, 2024

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Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen

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