These tasty bites will quickly become your go-to appetizer.
There’s a lot going on in this tiny sandwich, but it all just works!
Each time we tested these in theSouthern LivingTest Kitchen, people swarmed to them.
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They feel like an elevated version of aham-and-cheesecracker lunch, particularly with the little cornichon garnish.
The savory butter mix enhances the sandwich without overpowering the other flavors.
And they’requick to assemblewhich is good, as you’ll be making tray after tray of these crave-worthy bites.
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Ingredients
48round buttery crackers(such as Ritz) (from 1 [13.7-oz.]
), divided
8(1-oz.
)Swiss cheese slices, cut into 1-in.
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squares, divided
8(1-oz.
)Black Forest deli ham slices, each cut into 3 equal strips (about 1 1/2-in.
Top with remaining 24 crackers, top sides up, to form a sandwich.
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Brush butter mixture evenly on top of cracker sandwiches.
If you assemble them too early, the moisture from the fillings might cause the crackers to get soggy.
Don’t forget to feature a mix of textures and flavors, so guests have plenty of options.
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Freezing these sandwiches is not recommended, as the texture of the crackers can become soggy after thawing.
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