My Ritz pickle bacon crackers are a fun and tasty snack or appetizer. Buttery crackers with bacon, dill pickles, and melted cheese, these bites are sure to be a hit with your crowd.

Do you love dill pickles? Then you need to add these Ritz pickle bacon crackers to your menu. These are one of my go to appetizers when I want to impress my friends with something a little unique.

Be sure to check out these other pickle recipes like pickles in a blanket, dill pickle pinwheels, and dill pickle dip with dried beef.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Fast and easy. If you have your bacon cooked then you can make these in about 10 minutes.
• Feeds a crowd. This recipe makes 24 cracker sandwiches and can easily be doubled for a larger group.
• Great flavor. Between the dill pickles, bacon, and cheese, these are always a hit when it comes to taste.
• Can be customized. You can leave off the bacon, substitute the dill pickle with sweet pickles, and change the cheese if you like.

Ingredients

Grab a box of Ritz crackers and a few simple ingredients to make this dill pickle cracker sandwiches.

• Ritz crackers: I like using Ritz crackers for this recipe but you can substitute with Club crackers.
• Bacon: Cook the bacon and then cut each piece into thirds.
• Dill pickle slices: Dill pickle slices or rounds fit perfectly on the cracker.
• Cheese: I use Havarti cheese because it melts well. You can substitute with cheddar, colby jack, provolone, or Swiss cheese.
• Butter: Unsalted butter is melted and used to brush over the crackers. It adds a rich flavor.
• Ranch seasonings: Use your favorite ranch seasonings.
• Dried dill: Dried dill or fresh dill work well for this recipe.

How to make Ritz pickle bacon crackers

Step one: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking dish with foil.

Step two: Place 24 crackers on the prepared baking sheet.

Step three: Top each cracker with a piece of bacon.

Step four: Add a slice of pickle on the top of the bacon.

Step five: Top with a piece of cheese.

Step six: Top with another cracker. Mix together the melted butter, ranch seasonings, and dill. Brush over the top of each cracker.

Step seven: Bake for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese starts to melt. Serve and enjoy!

Heather’s recipe tips

• Don’t use thick cut bacon. I recommend an original sliced bacon so that it doesn’t make the Ritz sandwich too big.
• Pat the pickles dry. This will help prevent the crackers from getting too soggy.
• Watch them closely in the oven. The cheese will melt fast and you don’t want the tops of the crackers to become too dark.
• You can double the recipe for a large crowd. This recipe makes 24 ritz cracker sandwiches.

Storage instructions

Store any leftover cracker sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can eat them cold or reheat them in the oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes.

I don’t recommend freezing these crackers.

Frequently aske questions

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