RITZ Ham & Cheese Bake
When you need appetizers for a crowd, these creamy ham and cheese bites are an easy choice. Assemble then bake in just 20 minutes flat.
Prep time20 min
Total time28min
ServingsMakes 12 servings, 2 cracker sandwiches each.
Ingredients
- 48 RITZ Crackers
- 2 oz. Neufchatel cheese, softened
- 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ tsp. Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. dried oregano leaves
- 8 slices deli Black Forest ham (5 oz.), each cut into 3 pieces
- 4 ultra-thin provolone cheese slices (1.5 oz.), each cut into 6 pieces
- 24 dill pickle chips, drained, patted dry
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Place 24 crackers, top sides down, on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
- Mix next 5 ingredients until blended; spread onto crackers on baking sheet.
- Top with ham and provolone; cover with remaining crackers to make 24 sandwiches.
- Bake 8 min. Top each with pickle slice, securing to sandwich with toothpick. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
- Shortcut
Do not cut ham and provolone cheese as directed. Place 24 crackers with sides touching and top sides down on prepared baking sheet; spread with Neufchatel mixture. Top with ham and provolone. Cover with remaining crackers. Bake as directed. Cut between crackers to make 24 sandwiches. Top with pickles as directed. - Variation
Substitute a 13x9-inch baking dish for the baking sheet.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 6g | |
| Saturated fat 2g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | |
| Sodium 560mg | |
| Carbohydrate 9g | |
| Dietary fiber <1g | |
| Total sugars 2g | |
| Added sugars 1g | |
| Protein 4g | |
| Vitamin A | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 4 %DV |
| Calcium | 6 %DV |
| Iron | 4 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |