🧀 Baked Ham & Cheese Cracker Sliders

📝 Ingredients

• 48 buttery round crackers (Ritz or similar)

• ½ lb (225g) deli ham, sliced (cut into small squares)

• 8 oz (225g) Swiss cheese or mozzarella, sliced into small squares

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp poppy seeds

• Optional: pinch of black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment.

2️⃣ Assemble

• Place half of the crackers on the bottom of the dish.

• Add a small slice of ham.

• Add a piece of cheese.

• Top with another cracker to form a sandwich.

3️⃣ Make Butter Topping

In a small bowl, mix:

• Melted butter

• Dijon mustard

• Garlic powder

• Onion powder

• Worcestershire sauce

Brush or spoon mixture lightly over the tops of crackers.

Sprinkle with poppy seeds.

4️⃣ Bake

Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove foil and bake another 3–5 minutes until cheese melts and tops are golden.

5️⃣ Serve

Let cool slightly and serve warm.

❓ Q&A

Q: Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes! Assemble up to 24 hours in advance, cover tightly, refrigerate, and bake when ready.

Q: Can I use different meat?

Absolutely. Try:

• Turkey

• Roast beef

• Salami

• Pepperoni

Q: What cheese works best?

Swiss melts beautifully, but you can use:

• Cheddar

• Provolone

• Mozzarella

• Havarti

Q: Can I make them without poppy seeds?

Yes — they’re optional. You can substitute:

• Everything bagel seasoning

• Sesame seeds

• Italian seasoning

Q: How do I keep crackers from getting soggy?

Don’t overdo the butter mixture. Brush lightly.
Bake uncovered for the last few minutes to crisp the tops.

Q: Can these be frozen?

Yes.

• Assemble (without butter topping).

• Freeze in airtight container.

• Bake from frozen at 350°F for 15–18 minutes.

Q: How long do leftovers last?

Store in fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer to crisp them again.