Alright, let’s talk about them Ritz cracker snacks. You know, the ones you make when folks come over or when you just want somethin’ tasty to munch on. I ain’t no fancy chef, mind you, just a plain ol’ cook who likes good eatin’.
First off, you gotta have them crackers. Ritz crackers, the buttery kind. Don’t go gettin’ some off-brand stuff, it just ain’t the same. Then you gotta think about what you wanna put on ’em. That’s where the fun begins.
One thing I like to do is what I call “cucumber salmon bites”. Now, I ain’t usin’ no fancy smoked salmon, just the canned stuff. You drain it good, mash it up with a little bit of mayonnaise – the real stuff, not that miracle whip – and some chopped-up cucumber. Cucumber gives it a nice crunch, you see. Then you just plop a little spoonful of that on each cracker. Easy peasy.
- Get your Ritz crackers.
- Open a can of salmon, drain it good.
- Chop up a cucumber real fine.
- Mix the salmon, mayo, and cucumber.
- Put it on the crackers.
Another good one is with bacon. Everybody loves bacon, right? I fry it up real crisp, then crumble it up. Then I get some lettuce – the kind that’s already cut up in a bag, ’cause who got time for all that washin’ and choppin’? And some tomatoes, the little cherry ones, cut in half. You put a little mayo on the cracker, then some lettuce, a tomato half, and sprinkle that bacon on top. Folks gobble them up like there’s no tomorrow.
Sometimes, I get a hankerin’ for somethin’ sweet and salty. That’s when I make what I call “sweet bacon bites.” You fry up the bacon, same as before, crumble it up. But this time, instead of lettuce and tomatoes, you use cream cheese and a little bit of jelly. Apricot jelly is real good, or even some of that cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving. You spread the cream cheese on the cracker, put a little dollop of jelly, and sprinkle the bacon on top. Sounds weird, I know, but it’s mighty tasty.
And let’s not forget good ol’ cheese. You can’t go wrong with cheese and crackers. I like to use cheddar, the sharper the better. Just cut it into little squares and put it on the cracker. Or you can get fancy and mix some shredded cheddar with a little bit of cream cheese and some chopped-up chives. Spread that on the cracker and you got yourself a cheese appetizer that’ll impress even your picky grandkids.
Now, I know some folks like to get all fancy with their appetizers. They use stuff I can’t even pronounce. But I say, keep it simple. Good food don’t gotta be complicated. Just use good ingredients and don’t be afraid to experiment. And most importantly, make it with love. ‘Cause food tastes better when it’s made with love, you know?
So there you have it, some easy ritz cracker appetizer ideas for ya. Nothin’ fancy, just good eatin’. Now go on and make some snacks. And don’t forget to share ‘em, food is always better when you share it with folks you care about. Remember these ain’t hard recipes, if I can do it, so can you. Just some crackers, some toppings and you got yourself a snack or a party tray. It don’t take long neither, maybe 10 minutes or so, and you can be eatin’ good.
Easy Ritz Cracker Appetizers – A Quick Guide
Here’s a quick rundown so you can get started right away:
- Cucumber Salmon Bites: Ritz crackers, canned salmon (drained), mayonnaise, chopped cucumber.
- BLT Ritz: Ritz crackers, crispy bacon (crumbled), pre-cut lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, mayonnaise.
- Sweet Bacon Bites: Ritz crackers, crispy bacon (crumbled), cream cheese, apricot or cranberry jelly.
- Simple Cheese: Ritz crackers, sharp cheddar cheese (cubed or shredded and mixed with cream cheese and chives).
And don’t forget, you can always add a little sprinkle of black pepper or paprika on top if you want to get extra fancy. But like I said, keep it simple and enjoy! Happy eatin’!
