Prep time: 15 mins | Chill time: 30 mins | Servings: 12 (makes 24 mini sandwiches)
Nutrition & WW SmartPoints (Per Serving / 2 Sandwiches)
WW SmartPoints: 5 Points
Protein: 5g
Net Carbs: 12g
Fat: 11g
Calories: 160 kcal
Description
These Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer! Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with colorful diced bell peppers and green onions, the savory filling is sandwiched between two buttery, crisp crackers. They are effortlessly quick to whip up and guaranteed to vanish from your party platter in minutes.
Anti-Inflammatory Highlights
Bell Peppers (Red & Green): Rich in vitamin C, capsanthin, and essential antioxidants that support cellular health and immune defense.
Green Onions: Packed with quercetin and prebiotic fibers to help support digestive wellness and soothe inflammation.
Ingredients
1 box Ritz Crackers (or club/butter crackers, about 48 crackers)
8 oz cream cheese, softened (or light cream cheese / Greek yogurt cream cheese)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced (optional)
2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for extra creaminess)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Mix the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper (if using), mayonnaise, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
2. Blend Smooth: Stir thoroughly with a spatula or hand mixer until the cheese and fresh vegetable mixture is creamy and evenly distributed.
3. Assemble Sandwiches: Lay half of the Ritz crackers flat on a cutting board or tray. Dollop or pipe about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the creamy cheese filling onto each bottom cracker. Top with the remaining crackers to form mini party sandwiches, pressing down gently so the filling reaches the edges.
4. Chill & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately for a satisfying crunch, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the filling firm up!
Would you like to keep adding party appetizers to the collection, or would you like to pivot back to high-protein snacks or soups?