Description
These Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches are the easiest little bites to pop onto any snack tray. Buttery crackers, a creamy cheese filling, and a pop of color from bell pepper and green onion make them look festive with almost no effort. Perfect for game day, holiday appetizers, or a quick make-ahead nibble everyone will reach for first.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Ritz crackers
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, finely diced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and diced red bell pepper.
- Mix well until smooth and evenly blended.
- Lay out half of the Ritz crackers on a clean work surface or tray.
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on each cracker.
- Top each with another Ritz cracker to form a sandwich and press gently to seal.
- Arrange the sandwiches on a serving platter or baking sheet.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to firm up and the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for smooth mixing and easy spreading.
- Finely chop the veggies so they sit neatly between the crackers.
- Taste the filling and adjust salt, pepper, and seasonings to your liking.
- Chill sandwiches before serving for best texture and cleaner bites.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Avoid freezing to keep the crackers from turning soft or stale.
- If serving outdoors, keep chilled as long as possible so the filling stays firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Cook, Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sandwiches
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: ritz cracker party sandwiches, cream cheese cracker sandwiches, no bake appetizer, easy party snack, finger food, make ahead appetizer