RITZ Ham & Cheese Bake

Name: RITZ Ham & Cheese Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 48 RITZ Crackers; 2 oz. Neufchatel cheese, softened; 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; ¾ tsp. Dijon mustard; ¼ tsp. garlic powder; ¼ tsp. dried oregano leaves; 8 slices deli Black Forest ham (5 oz.), each cut into 3 pieces; 4 provolone cheese slices (1.5 oz.), each cut into 6 pieces; 24 dill pickle chips, drained, patted dry

When you need appetizers for a crowd, these creamy ham and cheese bites are an easy choice. Assemble then bake in just 20 minutes flat.

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Makes 12 servings, 2 cracker sandwiches each.

Ingredient list

48 RITZ Crackers
2 oz. Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
¾ tsp. Dijon mustard
¼ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. dried oregano leaves
8 slices deli Black Forest ham (5 oz.), each cut into 3 pieces
4 ultra-thin provolone cheese slices (1.5 oz.), each cut into 6 pieces
24 dill pickle chips, drained, patted dry

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F.

Place 24 crackers, top sides down, on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.

Mix next 5 ingredients until blended; spread onto crackers on baking sheet.

Top with ham and provolone; cover with remaining crackers to make 24 sandwiches.

Bake 8 min. Top each with pickle slice, securing to sandwich with toothpick. Serve warm.

Recipe Tips

Shortcut
Do not cut ham and provolone cheese as directed. Place 24 crackers with sides touching and top sides down on prepared baking sheet; spread with Neufchatel mixture. Top with ham and provolone. Cover with remaining crackers. Bake as directed. Cut between crackers to make 24 sandwiches. Top with pickles as directed.
Variation
Substitute a 13x9-inch baking dish for the baking sheet.