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    4 Easy Appetizers with RITZ Crackers

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Apr 19, 2017 · Modified: Apr 29, 2019 by Dee

    These 4 Easy Appetizers with RITZ Crackers are simple and delicious. You’ll love the mix of savory and sweet!
    This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.

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    how to make easy appetizers with ritz crackers and cream cheese

    When it comes to easy entertaining, finger foods rule. As much as I love munching on appetizers at parties and on game days, I also love serving them anytime.

    On the weekends, we like to make a bunch of different appetizers and enjoy them while we watch a movie. And when the weather is nice, like now, we’ll eat out on the patio. It’s quick, easy, and there’s hardly anything to clean up. Plus, the kids never complain!

    Sometimes, I let the kiddos build their own cracker sandwiches, using cold cuts, cheese, cream cheese or even, peanut butter. But, I also like to serve some premade appetizers, like bruschetta. And, I’ll even put out some fruit-topped crackers for dessert.

    Since we enjoy munching on appetizers so much, I like to stock up on cheese and crackers whenever I can. So the other day, I scored a great deal on both cream cheese and RITZ Crackers at Albertson’s -- You can save $1 on select varieties of cream cheese when you purchase 2 boxes of RITZ crackers.

    Since the crackers were also on sale, I definitely took advantage of the offer! My whole family loves the buttery taste of RITZ Crackers, and we enjoy snacking on them as they are or dressed up with our favorite toppings.

    If you’re looking for some inspiration, or should I say RITZpiration, I’ve got four different recipes that you can make with RITZ Crackers and cream cheese. Two are sweet, and two are savory, but trust me, they’re all delicious!

    How to Make 4 Easy Appetizers with RITZ Crackers

    Tomato Basil Caprese Crackers

    caprese ritz cracker appetizers

    Recipe

    how to make easy appetizers with ritz crackers and cream cheese

    Tomato Basil Caprese Crackers

    Published by Dee
    RITZ Crackers topped with cream cheese, grape tomatoes and basil are ideal for spring and summer!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 10
    Calories 44 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 RITZ Crackers
    • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
    • 10 grape tomatoes, rinsed and halved
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Dash of sea salt and pepper
    • 5 fresh basil leaves, julienned
    • 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Spread cream cheese evenly on crackers
    • Drizzle olive oil over tomatoes, and sprinkle with salt and pepper
    • Top each cracker with 2 tomato slices, basil and shredded cheese

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 47mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2.3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.2mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Chocolate Drizzled Strawberry Crackers

    chocolate drizzled strawberry ritz crackers

     

    Recipe

    chocolate drizzled strawberry ritz crackers

    Chocolate Drizzled Strawberry Crackers

    Published by Dee
    Make an easy dessert appetizer with RITZ Crackers, strawberries, cream cheese and melted chocolate
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 crackers
    Calories 51 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 RITZ Crackers
    • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
    • 4 strawberries, rinsed and thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate morsels, melted

    Instructions
     

    • Spread cream cheese evenly on crackers, and top each with a sliced strawberry
    • Drizzle melted chocolate over strawberries

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 38mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Jalapeño Popper Toppers

    ritz crackers with cream cheese and jalapeno peppers

    Recipe

    ritz crackers with cream cheese and jalapeno peppers

    Jalapeno Popper Toppers

    Published by Dee
    RITZ Crackers topped with a blend of cream cheese and Mexican cheese and garnished with sliced jalapeno peppers
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 36 crackers

    Ingredients
      

    • 36 RITZ Crackers
    • 4 oz brick cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
    • 3 jalapeño peppers, rinsed and each cut into 12 thin slices

    Instructions
     

    • Mix cream cheese and shredded cheese until blended.
    • Spread onto cracker.
    • Top with peppers.

    Notes

    Substitute
    Prepare using ½ cup cream cheese spread.
    To Serve Warm
    Heat oven to 350°F.  Spread crackers with cheese mixture as directed; place on baking sheet. Bake 5 min. Top with peppers.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

    ritz crackers with strawberry pie filling and cream cheese

    Recipe

    ritz crackers with strawberry pie filling and cream cheese

    Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

    Published by Dee
    RITZ Crackers topped with cream cheese and strawberry pie filling
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 36 crackers

    Ingredients
      

    • 24 RITZ Crackers
    • 4 oz brick cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup strawberry pie filling

    Instructions
     

    • Spread crackers with cream cheese.
    • Top with pie filling.

    Notes

    Substitute
    Prepare using ½ cup cream cheese spread.
    Special Extra
    Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
    Substitute
    Prepare using your favorite flavor of canned or homemade pie filling, such as cherry.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    I hope you’ll try one or more of these easy sweet and savory appetizer recipes with RITZ Crackers and cream cheese. And don’t forget to take advantage of the savings at your local Albertsons Companies store!

     

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    1. Miz Helen says

      April 25, 2017 at 8:15 am

      Great toppers for one of my favorite crackers, love the Ritz! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

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    2. Krista says

      April 20, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      I dont know which one I like best! I want to try them all!5 stars

      Reply
    3. [email protected] says

      April 20, 2017 at 10:48 am

      These are the PERFECT combos!

      Reply
    4. Catalina @ Peas & Peonies says

      April 20, 2017 at 6:40 am

      These look fresh, easy and soo delicious! I love these appetizers!

      Reply
    5. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

      April 20, 2017 at 4:40 am

      I just love all of these sweet & savory options with Ritz crackers! Perfect for entertaining guests. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      April 19, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      I love that these recipes cover all of the flavors. There is sweet, savory, and heat! Perfect!

      Reply
    7. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 19, 2017 at 11:10 am

      Fantastic! Love these ideas for a party!

      Reply

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