Description
Easy, bite-sized appetizers combining creamy, cheesy filling with buttery Ritz crackers. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings with softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, chives, and red bell pepper.
Ingredients
48 Ritz crackers
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup finely chopped chives
¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Mix cream cheese, cheddar, chives, red bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Spread about 1 teaspoon of mixture onto one Ritz cracker.
Top with another cracker and press gently to form sandwiches.
Repeat with remaining crackers and filling.
Optionally garnish with extra chopped chives.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for easy mixing.
Chop vegetables finely for texture balance.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
Assemble close to serving time to keep crackers crisp.
Serve with veggies or dips for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: ritz crackers party sandwiches, creamy cracker bites, cheese cracker sandwich, easy party appetizer, quick no-cook snacks