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RITZ Cracker Appetizer Ideas

April 20, 2017 By Katie Moseman 22 Comments

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These RITZ Cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!

These Ritz cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!

RITZ Cracker Appetizer Ideas

Looking for some tasty RITZ Cracker appetizer ideas?  Look no further!  You’ve found them.  No matter what the occasion, you can get creative with RITZ Crackers and cream cheese to create the perfect spread for entertaining.

It’s easy to fall into the rut of thinking that crackers are for savory toppings only.  With these four tasty recipes, I’ll show you that RITZ Crackers are equally versatile for sweet and savory toppings.

These Ritz cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!

Each RITZ Cracker appetizer idea is simple, delicious, and quite pretty.  Scroll down to any of these recipes to make your next cracker tray a hit!

  • RITZ Hot Sauce and Jalapeno Topper
  • RITZ Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Bites
  • RITZ Jalapeno Popper Topper
  • RITZ Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

These Ritz cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!

These Ritz cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!

I was able to pick up everything I needed at my local Safeway store.

These Ritz cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!

RITZ Hot Sauce and Jalapeno Topper

These Ritz cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!

These Ritz cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!
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RITZ Hot Sauce and Jalapeno Topper

Just three simple ingredients to make this RITZ Cracker appetizer!  Cream cheese, hot sauce, and sliced jalapenos make this RITZ appetizer idea an instant hit.  Easy to make and perfect for parties.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 24 crackers
Calories 80 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 24 RITZ Crackers
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3 jalapenos thinly sliced
  • 2 hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Top each cracker with cream cheese, making a tiny divot for your hot sauce.

  2. Place two strips of jalapeno on the cream cheese.

  3. Add one drop of hot sauce.  Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts
RITZ Hot Sauce and Jalapeno Topper
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

RITZ Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Bites

These Ritz cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!

These Ritz cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!
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RITZ Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Bites

Make a dessert RITZ Cracker bite with just three ingredients (dark chocolate, pomegranate arils, and cream cheese) plus RITZ Crackers!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 80 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 24 RITZ Crackers
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils

Instructions

  1. Spread each cracker with cream cheese.

  2. Top with one piece of chopped dark chocolate and a pinch of chocolate shavings.

  3. Top with a few pomegranate arils.  Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts
RITZ Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

RITZ Jalapeno Popper Topper

These Ritz cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!

These Ritz cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!
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RITZ Jalapeno Popper Topper

A blend of cream cheese and Mexican shredded cheese tops a RITZ Cracker.  Finish with a fresh jalapeno garnish!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 36 crackers
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

  • 36 RITZ Crackers
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 3 jalapeno peppers each cut into 12 thin slices

Instructions

  1. Mix first two ingredients until blended.

  2. Spread on crackers.

  3. Top with jalapeno pepper slices.

Recipe Notes

How to serve warm: Preheat oven to 350 F.  Spread crackers with cheese mixture as directed; place on baking sheet.  Bake 5 minutes.  Top with peppers.

Nutrition Facts
RITZ Jalapeno Popper Topper
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

RITZ Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

These Ritz cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!

These Ritz cracker appetizer ideas are perfect for your next party. Two savory recipes and two sweet recipes are versatile enough for any occasion!
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RITZ Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Like a strawberry cheesecake in one bite, this RITZ Cracker recipe combines cream cheese, RITZ Crackers, and fruit topping for a dessert cracker bite.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 24 crackers
Calories 80 kcal
Author RITZ Crackers

Ingredients

  • 24 RITZ Crackers
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sliced strawberries or use strawberry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Spread crackers with cream cheese.

  2. Top with sliced strawberries (or strawberry pie filling).

Optional

  1. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Recipe Notes

Prepare using your favorite flavor of homemade or canned pie filling.

Nutrition Facts
RITZ Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

With these RITZ Cracker appetizer ideas, some RITZ Crackers, and some cream cheese on hand, and you’ll be ready when RITZspiration strikes!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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  1. Raine C.S.

    April 20, 2017 at 9:28 am

    mmm, I love Ritz crackers. They’ve always been a personal favourite. I’ll for sure be trying some of these! Thanks.

    Reply
  2. Jessica Taylor

    April 20, 2017 at 11:02 am

    The Hot Sauce and Jalapeno Topper is right up my alley! I love everything spicy! I will be trying this at our next family outting!

    Reply
  3. Nellwyn

    April 20, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    I would never have thought to use Ritz for sweet toppings as well as savoury. Some great ideas here!

    Reply
  4. Amber Myers

    April 20, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    5 stars
    I’m drooling. All of these ideas look amazing. I love Ritz Crackers. We always have them in the house.

    Reply
  5. Beth Davidson

    April 20, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    Wow, these are some pretty Ritz! These look great for my upcoming housewarming party. Plus I always have them lying around, so I can make myself a fancy snack too.

    Reply
  6. Payastyle

    April 20, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    Yummy! Crackers are the must have on my shopping list before throwing a party!

    Reply
  7. Ana De- Jesus

    April 20, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    They are all rather tempting looking. I have to say though I am really loving the sound of the jalapeno popper the most!

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  8. Kimberly c.

    April 20, 2017 at 7:12 pm

    This is so creative and looks yummie. My hubbies is a big fan of these crackers. He can eat a whole box in one sitting. Maybe adding a topping like you did will slow him down a bit 😆 although I doubt it. They are addictive.

    Reply
  9. stacey

    April 20, 2017 at 9:36 pm

    These are some yummy idea. I make a crab and shrimp dip, buffalo chicken and curry dip to use with Ritz crackers. I love their buttery tastes.

    Reply
  10. David Elliott

    April 21, 2017 at 12:24 am

    With the savory ones, I imagine the straight cream cheese would be just fine. Especially to balance out the heat of the jalapeno. But with the fruit ones I am wondering if whipping up something with the cream cheese that was sweet would make them even more amazing.

    Reply
  11. Lauren Cheely

    April 21, 2017 at 9:58 am

    So many of these dishes I want to try! They all look amazing.

    Reply
  12. Evelyn Reese

    April 21, 2017 at 10:54 am

    An interesting and hot twist for Ritz cracker family. I will certainly try the sweeter one. I love my Ritz crackers, especially the whole wheat ones.

    Reply
  13. Kim

    April 21, 2017 at 10:26 pm

    You did a wonderful job! This looks so delish 🙂

    Reply
  14. Alison | So Chic Life

    April 21, 2017 at 11:58 pm

    Grew up eating Ritz and we use every holiday when my mom makes her liver pate and blue cheese ball. Couldn’t imagine using any other cracker for these dips. That jalapeno popper looks so good but so HOT!

    Reply
  15. Amila Wickramarachchi

    April 22, 2017 at 2:53 am

    This sounds really delicious.Once I prepared similar appetizer,but the spread was different.Now this is another cheesy appetizer I’d like to try…

    Reply
  16. RaNesha

    April 22, 2017 at 9:38 am

    Simple to make, inexpensive, and delicious sounds perfect to me

    Reply
  17. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen

    April 22, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    We love Ritz Crackers here at home and these are such great appetizer ideas! I love the one with strawberries

    Reply
  18. Elizabeth O.

    April 24, 2017 at 6:04 am

    Ritz definitely makes party planning easier. These are really nice serving ideas! It’s perfect especially when you’re hosting a party.

    Reply
  19. Carol Cassara

    April 24, 2017 at 6:08 am

    The dark chocolate one with the strawberry is a lovely idea! I think these are all great! I forgot how easy it is to prepare ritz crackers with different toppings.

    Reply
  20. Blair villanueva

    April 24, 2017 at 6:20 am

    5 stars
    Wow awesome ideas! Most of the time, I add some sardines or kimchi on top of my Ritz sandwiches and it taste soo good. Plus coffee 🙂

    Reply
  21. CourtneyLynne

    April 24, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    Omg can we say yum?!? I just love Ritz Crackers! I will have to give this appetizer a try!

    Reply
  22. Jenny

    April 25, 2017 at 10:47 am

    This is clever i wanna try this soon! And this made me so hungry i swear haha thanks

    Reply

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