RITZ Slam Dunks

Name: RITZ Slam Dunks
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 5 slices deli-style oven-roasted turkey breast (1/4 lb.); 5 slices deli-style smoked ham (1/4 lb.); 5 sharp cheddar cheese slices (3/4 oz. each); 40 RITZ Crackers; 2 lettuce leaves, each torn into 20 pieces; 10 cherry tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices; 2 Tbsp. bbq sauce

Perfect for any basketball-themed party, these bite-size topped crackers make fun party appetizers. Meat, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes are stacked on RITZ Crackers for satisfying snacks.

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Makes 8 servings, 5 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

5 slices deli-style oven-roasted turkey breast (1/4 lb.)
5 slices deli-style smoked ham (1/4 lb.)
5 sharp cheddar cheese slices (3/4 oz. each)
40 RITZ Crackers
2 lettuce leaves, each torn into 20 pieces
10 cherry tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices
2 Tbsp. bbq sauce

Directions

Stack 1 slice EACH turkey, ham and cheese. Repeat with remaining meat and cheese slices to make 4 additional stacks.

Use 1-1/4-inch cookie or canapé cutter to cut 8 rounds out of each stack. Reserve meat and cheese trimmings for another use. (See Tip.)

Top crackers with lettuce, tomatoes and meat/cheese stacks.

Pour barbecue sauce into small resealable plastic bag. Cut small piece off one bottom corner of bag; use to drizzle barbecue sauce over cutouts to resemble basketballs.

Recipe Tips

How to Use the Meat and Cheese TrimmingsStore the meat and cheese trimmings in airtight container in refrigerator until ready to use as desired, such as to prepare your favorite mixed green or pasta salad.
NoteLook for packaged square ham and cheese slices (about 3-1/2 inch) in your supermarket deli department to use to make the meat and cheese cutouts. Also, look for packaged similarly-sized turkey slices.
SubstituteSubstitute chipotle mayonnaise for the barbecue sauce.