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    Recipe Idea Shop » Recipes » party foods

    Buttery Ham and Swiss Ritz Party Sandwiches That Disappear Fast

    by Kathy Owen · Jan 28, 2026 · Updated: Jan 28, 2026 · "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases"

    Buttery Ritz crackers stacked with ham and Swiss cheese make the easiest party sandwiches ever. Perfect for game day, snacks or entertaining.

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    Ritz Party Sandwiches

    These ham and Swiss Ritz party sandwiches are the ultimate easy appetizer.

    Made with flaky Ritz crackers, layers of savory ham and melty Swiss cheese, and brushed with a rich seasoned butter, they bake up golden and irresistible.

    Simple to prep, easy to serve, and always the first snack to disappear!

    For more tasty cracker appetizers, try these million dollar spicy brown sugar glazed bacon crackers or these sweet five seed crackers.

    You will need the following ingredients listed below to make this simple appetizer (the exact measurements, nutrition information and full recipe are all in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post).

    Ingredients for Ritz Party Sandwiches

    • Ritz Crackers  
    • Sliced Ham 
    • Sliced Swiss 
    • Butter  
    • Dijon Mustard  
    • Worcestershire  
    • Minced Onion  
    • Poppy Seeds  

    Kitchen Tools

    • Baking Sheet or Dish  
    • Cooking Spray  
    ingredients for ham and cheese ritz cracker sandwiches

    How to Make Ham and Swiss Ritz Party Sandwiches

    1. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking sheet or casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.  
    1. Lay out a single layer of crackers on your baking sheet. Top each one with ham.
    ritz crackers on baking sheet
    ham placed on top of ritz crackers
    1. Divide your cheese into ¼'s and top your ham with cheese.  Add a cracker on top to sandwich everything together as shown.  
    adding cracker on top of ham and cheese
    1. In a bowl add your melted butter, Dijon, Worcestershire, minced onion, and poppy seeds. Mix until well combined.  
    1. Brush a generous amount on top of each sandwich. Place in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.  
    mixing melted butter, Dijon, Worcestershire, minced onion, and poppy seeds.
    brushing top of crackers with melted butter and spice mixture
    1. Serve and enjoy! An easy appetizer for any party.  
    serving ritz party crackers with ham and cheese after baking

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    Ham and Swiss Ritz Party Sandwiches

    Buttery Ritz crackers filled with ham and Swiss cheese bake up golden and irresistible in these easy party sandwiches. Perfect for potlucks, game day, and holiday gatherings when you need a quick crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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    Prep : 30 minutes mins
    Cook : 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 40 minutes mins
    Course : Appetizer, party food, sandwich, Snack
    Servings : 24 servings

    Equipment

    • baking dish

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 sleeves Ritz Crackers  
    • 9 oz Thinly Sliced Ham 
    • 8 oz Package of Sliced Swiss 
    • ¼ cup Melted Butter  
    • 2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard  
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire  
    • 1 tablespoon Minced Onion  
    • ½ tablespoon Poppy Seeds  
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
    • Spray a baking sheet or casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.  
    • Lay out a single layer of crackers on your baking sheet. Top each one with ham.
    • Divide your cheese into ¼'s and top your ham with cheese.  Add a cracker on top to sandwich everything together.   
    • In a bowl add your melted butter, Dijon, Worcestershire, minced onion, and poppy seeds. Mix until well combined.   
    • Brush a generous amount on top of each sandwich. Place in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.   
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Nutrition (may vary depending on ingredients and amounts used)

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 81.29kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 4.92g | Fat: 6.69g | Saturated Fat: 3.58g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.39g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06g | Trans Fat: 0.08g | Cholesterol: 20.46mg | Sodium: 176.61mg | Potassium: 41.66mg | Fiber: 0.06g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 138.61IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 86.6mg | Iron: 0.14mg
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    About Kathy Owen

    Kathy Owen acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.

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