Do you like bringing appetizers to parties? If so, I have an easy bacon pickle ranch ritz party sandwiches recipe just for you! You’ll love them because they’re seriously delicious and the perfect bite-sized appetizer to serve at any party! Before we start, let me tell you some things you should know.
How to Make These Bacon Pickle Ranch Sandwiches
Here’s a detailed guide on how to make these sandwiches! I’ll have a simpler recipe card later, but this is the detailed version. Let’s start!
The Bacon
The first step is making the bacon! You can get precooked bacon to make it easier if you’re in a time crunch, but I cooked it myself. In fact, you can save even more time by getting bacon bits. That way, you don’t even have to chop the bacon into pieces. Use 1/2 cup or more depending on what kind you get.
To cook bacon, carefully place the raw stuff in a pan over medium high heat. Use a fork to toss the bacon, making sure everything is on a flat layer so it cooks evenly. Flip the pieces often to cook each side. When the bacon is no longer raw, but not fully crispy yet, switch from the fork to rubber tongs. When the bacon is dark and crispy, but not burnt, place it on a plate with paper towels to absorb the grease.
Chop the bacon into small pieces. Try to make them similar in size to bacon bits, but it’s okay if they’re a bit bigger.
The Bacon Pickle Ranch Filling
To make the filling for the sandwiches, whip an 8 ounce packet of room temperature cream cheese until fluffy. Scrape down the sides with a spatula, and beat again. This is important because you don’t want chunks of unbeaten cream cheese. Add the ranch, beat, scrape down the sides, and beat again.
Chop about 10 pickles to make 1/4 cup of chopped pickles. The brand I use is different from other brands, so you may need more. Make sure to use a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. Chop a green onion into small pieces and measure out 1/2 cup of finely grated sharp cheddar cheese. You can grate your own cheese. Just make sure to finely grate it.
Fold in all of the toppings with a spatula, including the bacon, pickles, green onions, and cheese. I wouldn’t recommend using a handheld mixer for the toppings because it won’t combine evenly. Time to assemble the sandwiches now!
Assembling the Ritz Sandwiches
To assemble the sandwiches, lay one cracker upside down on a flat surface. I used a cutting board. With a tablespoon sized cookie scooper, scoop the filling onto the cracker. Top it with another cracker that is right side up.
If you want to speed up the process, you can place six crackers upside down and have six top crackers ready. Scoop filling onto each of the six upside down crackers, and then top each one. This allows you to make six at a time, which speeds up the process. I did this.
Serving at a Party
Once all the sandwiches are done, it’s time to serve! I’d recommend serving as soon as possible so that they don’t get soggy. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Crackers may soften over time, so use the sandwiches quickly. Now that you know how to make them, let’s move on to FAQs!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I leave out the ranch? You can, but make sure to add a tablespoon of heavy cream to keep the texture the same.
Can I make ahead of time? No. Sorry, you can’t. But you can make the filling ahead of time and quickly assemble the day of the party.
What type of pickles should I use? I used dill pickle, and it was delicious. Use whatever you know people will like!
Can I make this vegan or dairy-free? I haven’t tried it with dairy-free cream cheese, but I did make a batch without the cheddar cheese. It tastes just as good!
Can I freeze these? No. Crackers don’t really freeze well. Microwaving them to defrost would absolutely destroy them.
✨Variations✨
- Don’t like pickles? Use peppers or onions instead!
- Use club crackers instead of ritz for a bigger sandwich.
- No bacon? Use pepperoni, fried ham, salami, or even fried turkey slices!
- Try adding other herbs, like parsley.
- No ranch? Try ranch seasoning! Taste as you go to make the perfect ranch flavored filling!
- Prefer other cheeses? You can use Parmesan or even mozzarella!
- Like spicy food? Add spices or replace some or all of the pickle with chopped jalapeño!
- Bbq fan? Replace half or all of the ranch with bbq sauce!
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Time To Cook!
Alright, that’s all you need to know about this recipe! It’s time to make it! I think you’ll love it because of how delicious it is as a snack and how simple it is to make. This party appetizer was a hit in my house, so I hope it’s a hit at wherever you bring it! Another reason to love it is how you can add substitutes to make it perfect for any occasion. Ok, let’s make it!
Bacon Pickle Ranch Ritz Party Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon or 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 8 oz room temperature cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons ranch
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles about 10 slices
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese finely grated
- 1 green onion
- 48 ritz crackers
Instructions
- First, cook the bacon. Chop it into small pieces. You can add 1/2 cup of bacon bits instead. Set this aside.6 slices bacon
- In a mixing bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese with a handheld mixer. Scrape down the sides with a spatula and beat again. Add ranch, beat, scrape down sides, and beat again.8 oz room temperature cream cheese, 2 tablespoons ranch
- Chop the pickles into small pieces to get 1/4 cup. Use a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. Chop the green onion too. Fold in the pickles, green onion, bacon, and cheese into the cream cheese mixture.1/4 cup chopped pickles , 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese finely grated, 1 green onion
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing a cracker upside down. Use a scooper to scoop about one tablespoon of the filling on the cracker. Top it with another cracker. Repeat until all the filling is gone, which should give you 24 sandwiches.48 ritz crackers
- After all the sandwiches are made, set them on a board to serve at a party as an appetizer. Though they may get soggy, keep leftovers in the fridge. Enjoy!
Thanks for trying out my bacon pickle ranch ritz party sandwiches! If you liked this recipe, comment below. Tell me if you tried any variations. Thanks for reading. That’s all! Bye!
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