Weight Watchers-Friendly Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches

Weight Watchers-Friendly Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches
Ingredients

  • 48 reduced-fat Ritz crackers: 28 points
  • 8 slices deli ham (lean, thinly sliced): 6 points
  • 8 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese: 12 points
  • 2 tablespoons light butter, melted: 5 points
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard: 0 points
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce: 0 points
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder: 0 points
  • 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds: 0 points
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion: 0 points

Total Points for the Entire Recipe: 51 points
Points per Serving (4 mini sandwiches per serving): 4 points

Preparation

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare the Crackers:
    • Place half of the crackers in a 9×13-inch baking dish, flat side down.
  3. Assemble the Sandwiches:
    • Tear the ham slices into small strips and fold each strip to fit on the crackers. Place one piece of ham on each cracker.
    • Cut the Swiss cheese slices into 1-inch pieces and place one piece on each ham-covered cracker.
    • Top each with another cracker to form a mini sandwich.
  4. Make the Sauce:
    • In a small bowl, stir the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder into the melted light butter.
  5. Add Sauce and Toppings:
    • Pour the sauce evenly over the cracker sandwiches.
    • Sprinkle the poppy seeds and dried minced onion evenly over the top.
  6. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the tops are golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
  7. Serve:
    • Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Lean Protein: Opt for lean deli ham to keep the points low while still enjoying a satisfying protein.
  • Reduced-Fat Cheese: Using reduced-fat cheese helps lower the points while still providing that delicious melted cheese texture.
  • Portion Control: Stick to the serving size (4 mini sandwiches) to keep the points manageable.

Benefits:

  • Lightened Up: This recipe is a lighter version of a classic party snack, allowing you to indulge without going over your points.
  • Easy to Make: With just a few ingredients and a quick bake time, these sandwiches are perfect for a last-minute gathering or a quick snack.
  • Versatile: You can switch up the ingredients, like using turkey instead of ham or trying different types of cheese, to keep things interesting.

Nutritional Information (Approximate per 4 mini sandwiches)

  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Protein: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 2g

These Weight Watchers-Friendly Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches provide a tasty and satisfying snack or appetizer option that fits within your points plan, making them perfect for parties or everyday enjoyment.