Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches (Print Version)
Buttery Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches layered with ham and Swiss, brushed with Dijon glaze, and baked until warm and melty.
# Ingredients:
For the sandwiches
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48 Ritz crackers or other buttery round crackers
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8 slices deli ham, cut or folded into 24 small pieces
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6 slices Swiss cheese, cut into 24 small squares
For the glaze
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried minced onion
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1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
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Pinch of black pepper
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place 24 crackers flat side up on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
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Top each cracker with a folded piece of ham and one square of Swiss cheese, keeping the filling inside the cracker edges.
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Place the remaining 24 crackers on top and press gently so the stacks hold together without breaking.
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In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried minced onion, poppy seeds, and black pepper.
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Brush or spoon a small amount of glaze over each cracker sandwich. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tops are lightly golden.
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Let the sandwiches rest on the pan for 2 minutes, then move them to a platter and serve warm.
# Notes:
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Best served warm within 15 minutes of baking.
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Assemble up to 4 hours ahead, but add the butter glaze just before baking.
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Nutrition is an estimate for 2 mini sandwiches.