Chicken Cordon Bleu Topper

Name: Chicken Cordon Bleu Topper
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. ranch dressing; 2 tsp. fresh chives; 4 aged Swiss cheese slices (3 oz.); 24 RITZ Crackers; 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (4 oz.), cut into 24 pieces; 6 slices deli-style smoked ham (2 oz.), quartered

Heat up your party snacks this season when you serve this simple but sensational chicken, ham and cheese appetizer. Grab a rotisserie chicken for faster prep!

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Servings:

Makes 8 servings, 3 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

2 Tbsp. ranch dressing
2 tsp. chopped fresh chives
4 aged Swiss cheese slices (3 oz.)
24 RITZ Crackers
1 cooked boneless skinless chicken breast (4 oz.), cut into 24 pieces
6 slices deli-style smoked ham (2 oz.), quartered

Directions

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Mix dressing and chives until blended.

Cut cheese slices crosswise in half, then cut each half into 3 pieces.

Place crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with chicken, ham and cheese.

Bake 4 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Top with dressing mixture.

Recipe Tips

SubstitutePrepare using your favorite cheese slices, such as cheddar.
Special ExtraSprinkle lightly with cracked black pepper or paprika before baking as directed.
How to Make Enough for a CrowdThis recipe can easily be doubled to make enough for a party. Just increase all ingredients proportionately.