1 sleeve (about 36) Ritz crackers (The buttery king for a reason!)
½ lb very thinly sliced deli ham (Black Forest or Virginia baked work great)
6 slices Swiss cheese, cut into quarters (or 1.5 cups shredded Swiss)
The “Magic” Butter Sauce:
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (The umami secret weapon!)
1 tablespoon poppy seeds (Adds texture and flavor)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Optional Kick: A few dashes of your favorite hot sauce
For Garnish (Optional):
Fresh chopped parsley
The Step-by-Step Method: Effortless Assembly
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Serves: 6-8 (Makes 24-30 sandwiches)
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take out a 9×13 inch baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet. No need to grease it.
Step 2: Create the Flavor Bomb Sauce
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the stick of butter. Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, garlic powder, and onion powder (and hot sauce, if using). Set aside.
Step 3: The Assembly Line
Lay out half of the Ritz crackers, face up, in a single layer in your baking dish.
Layer 1 (Ham): Place a small fold or piece of ham on each cracker. You want just enough so it doesn’t overwhelm the cracker.
Layer 2 (Cheese): Top the ham with a piece of the quartered Swiss cheese or a small pinch of shredded cheese.
The “Lid”: Place a second Ritz cracker on top of each one to create a mini sandwich.
