Million Dollar Ritz Bites
Ingredients
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1 sleeve Ritz crackers (or any round buttery crackers)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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4 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
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3 green onions, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Prep the Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until completely smooth and creamy.
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Mix it Up: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon pieces, chopped green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Assemble: Lay out half of your Ritz crackers on a clean surface or serving platter. Place a generous spoonful (about one tablespoon) of the creamy cheese mixture onto the center of each cracker.
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Top it Off: Gently press a second cracker on top of the filling to create a cute, bite-sized sandwich. Be careful not to press too hard so the cracker doesn’t break!
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Garnish and Serve: Top each sandwich with a small piece of green onion for a beautiful pop of color. Serve immediately while the crackers are perfectly crunchy, or cover and chill the filling in the fridge ahead of time!
Quick Tip: If you want a little kick, you can mix in a tablespoon of diced pimientos or a pinch of smoked paprika to the cream cheese mixture!