Baked Ham & Cheese Cracker Sliders 

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Why You’ll Love These Mini Sliders

These bites are:

  • Crispy outside
  • Melty inside
  • Salty + cheesy combo
  • Super fast to prepare
  • Perfect finger food
  • Crowd favorite

And they disappear FAST.

## Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 1 box round buttery crackers (like Ritz-style)
  • 200 g sliced ham (or turkey ham)
  • 200 g sliced cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar (for topping)

Butter Topping

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan (optional)

## Step 1 – Assemble the Sliders

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

On baking tray:

1️⃣ Place one cracker

2️⃣ Add slice of ham (folded)

3️⃣ Add cheese slice

4️⃣ Top with another cracker

Repeat until all done.

Press gently.

## Step 2 – Prepare Butter Topping

Mix together:

  • melted butter
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • parsley
  • pepper

Brush lightly over top crackers.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Parmesan on top.

That cheesy crust is EVERYTHING 😍

## Step 3 – Bake

Bake for:

8–10 minutes

Until:

  • cheese melted
  • tops golden
  • slightly crispy edges

Do not overbake — crackers can burn fast.

## Texture & Taste (What to Expect)

First bite:

crispy cracker → warm ham → melted cheese stretch → buttery seasoning

It’s:

savory

cheesy

slightly crunchy

comforting

Perfect salty snack.

## Pro Tips for Best Results

Use thin cheese slices

Melts faster

Don’t overload filling

Keeps structure neat

Bake on middle rack

Even melting

Serve warm

Best texture

## Flavor Variations

Spicy version

Add jalapeño slices

Honey mustard

Spread little mustard before ham

Pizza style

Add pepperoni + marinara

Garlic butter deluxe

Add extra Parmesan + Italian seasoning

Breakfast version

Add scrambled egg + bacon

So many fun options!

## Storage & Reheating

Fridge

Up to 3 days

Reheat

Oven 5 minutes

Microwave softens crackers slightly.

## Serving Ideas

Perfect for:

  • party trays
  • appetizers
  • kids snacks
  • potlucks
  • holiday gatherings

Serve with:

  • mustard
  • ranch
  • spicy mayo
  • marinara

## Final Thoughts

These baked ham & cheese cracker sliders are one of those simple but genius snack ideas.

Minimal ingredients. Maximum flavor.

Crispy. Cheesy. Addictive.

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