Description
Delicious Dill Pickle Cheese Ritz Bites are a creamy and flavorful appetizer that combines sharp cheddar cheese and dill pickle relish, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package (8 oz) Ritz crackers
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, dill pickle relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Using a small spoon or spatula, spread a generous amount of the cheese mixture onto half of the Ritz crackers.
- Top each spread cracker with another Ritz cracker to create a sandwich.
- Arrange the assembled Ritz bites on a serving platter. If desired, garnish with fresh dill.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the cheese mixture.
- Try substituting the dill pickle relish with chopped jalapeños for a zesty twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg