🧈 Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches
Makes 24–30 mini sandwiches | Prep: 10 min | Chill: 1+ hr
🛒 Ingredients
For the Filling:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (60g) mayonnaise
1 tbsp whole milk or buttermilk (for creaminess)
1 tsp Dijon mustard (adds tang)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
1 tsp fresh chives, minced
½ tsp paprika (plus extra for dusting)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice or hot sauce for brightness
For Assembly:
1 sleeve (about 48) Ritz crackers
Optional garnish: Fresh dill sprigs, paprika, or microgreens
🍋 Pro Tip: Use full-fat cream cheese — low-fat versions can make the filling too runny.
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Filling
In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add mayo, milk, Dijon, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Mix until smooth, creamy, and well blended.
Taste and adjust seasoning — more dill? More paprika? Yes.
2️⃣ Assemble the Sandwiches
Lay out half the Ritz crackers on a tray.
Spread a generous teaspoon of filling on each.
Top with another cracker to close the sandwich.
Press gently to adhere.
3️⃣ Chill & Set
Cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour (overnight is even better).
This firms up the filling and lets flavors meld.
4️⃣ Serve & Smile
Right before serving, sprinkle with extra paprika and fresh dill.
Arrange on a pretty platter — they look as good as they taste!
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
With wine or sparkling water
On a charcuterie board
As a brunch side or kids’ snack
🌈 Variations & Pro Hacks
🥚 Deviled Egg Style: Add 1–2 mashed hard-boiled eggs to the filling
🌶️ Spicy Kick: Mix in ½ tsp horseradish or a few drops of sriracha
🥓 Bacon Lover’s Dream: Fold in ¼ cup finely crumbled cooked bacon
🌱 Herb Swap: Try tarragon, parsley, or chervil for a French twist
🧊 Make-Ahead Magic: Assemble up to 2 days ahead — store covered in fridge
❄️ Freeze It? Not recommended — texture changes after thawing
🧠 Why This Works So Well
Mayo + cream cheese = ultra-smooth, spreadable texture
Ritz crackers add buttery crunch and structural integrity
Chilling time = firmer bites that hold together
Paprika + dill = classic flavor combo that never gets old
It’s not magic — it’s retro genius. ✨
❤️ Final Thought: Sometimes, the Best Things Are Simple & Buttery
You don’t need fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen to make something truly special.
Just good crackers, real cheese, and love.
These Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches prove that the most beloved appetizers are often the simplest — vanishing fast from every platter they grace.
So next time you’re hosting…
Skip the stress.
Whip up this creamy classic.
And let your kitchen fill with the quiet joy of shared bites and happy sighs.
Because great food doesn’t have to be complicated —
It just has to taste like it came from home. 💛