Ritz Cracker Party Snack
Creamy Cheddar Herb Ritz Cracker Sandwiches are the ideal no-bake party snack. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they’re packed with flavor, quick to prepare, and guaranteed to impress your guests. You can even make the cheese mixture up to two days in advance and store it in the fridge for convenience. For an easy shortcut, swap in Palmetto Cheese Homestyle Pimento Cheese with Jalapeños (available in the refrigerated section at Walmart and Publix) as a ready-made option for the cheese filling.
Servings 24 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 48 Ritz Crackers
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chives, red bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread about a teaspoon of the cheese mixture onto one Ritz Cracker.
- Top with another Ritz Cracker to form a sandwich. Press gently so not to break the cracker.
- Repeat the process with the remaining crackers and filling.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped chives and serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Palmetto Cheese Homestyle Pimento Cheese with jalapeños is a perfect substitution.
Notes
These were a huge hit at our 2025 neighborhood Christmas party.
Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
You can prepare the cheese mixture up to 2 days ahead and store in the refrigerator.
Do not overfill the sandwiches to avoid soggy crackers.
Make gluten-free by using gluten-free crackers.
Spice it up with chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
For an easy shortcut, swap in Palmetto Cheese Homestyle Pimento Cheese with Jalapeños (available in the refrigerated section at Walmart and Publix) as a ready-made option for the cheese filling.
Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
You can prepare the cheese mixture up to 2 days ahead and store in the refrigerator.
Do not overfill the sandwiches to avoid soggy crackers.
Make gluten-free by using gluten-free crackers.
Spice it up with chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
For an easy shortcut, swap in Palmetto Cheese Homestyle Pimento Cheese with Jalapeños (available in the refrigerated section at Walmart and Publix) as a ready-made option for the cheese filling.