These Stuffed Crackers are a unique take on cheese and crackers. Rather than simply topping crackers with slices of cheese, crackers are sandwiched with a creamy cheese filling made with cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and parmesan. Despite being incredibly easy to make, these can be a wonderful appetizer before a main meal. Alternatively, they can be served as a snack in the afternoon.
To make these stuffed crackers, cream cheese is mixed with ricotta cheese, parmesan, pepper, and salt until combined. Then, half of the cheese mixture is mixed with turmeric to make it a pale yellow color. After that, crackers are arranged into a rectangle, spread with the plain cheese mixtures, and topped with another layer of crackers. Then, the turmeric cheese mixture gets layered on top before being topped with another layer of crackers to sandwich the filling. Finally, they are cut into individual cracker sandwiches for easy eating. The creamy cheese filling combined with the salty crackers is a surprising combination of textures and flavors!
While crackers can be stuffed with peanut butter, cheese whiz, or chocolate, this stuffed crackers recipe is a little different. They are made with saltine crackers and a creamy cheesy filling, and the cheese mixture forms a thick layer making these crackers extra delicious.
The filling comprises softened cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and parmesan cheese for a mixture of creaminess and flavors. It also includes salt, pepper, and turmeric to add some more complexity.
These stuffed crackers can be served as they are with your favorite beverage such as white wine, juice, or soda. It can also accompany other finger foods such as veggies and dip, potato chips, or nuts.
You can use any type of square-shaped cracker for this stuffed crackers recipe. Saltines are particularly good as they are salted and the flavors contrast with the cheese nicely.
You can use whatever amount of turmeric you like to achieve a yellow color in the cheese filling. Turmeric doesn’t impart a lot of flavor but the more you add to the cheese mixture, the more yellow it will become.
Yes, feel free to change this stuffed cracker recipe to suit your tastes. The cheese filling would be great with the addition of chopped herbs, minced garlic, or Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
These stuffed crackers don’t store very well as the cheese mixture can soften the crackers as they sit. If you would like to make stuffed crackers ahead, it would be best to mix the cheese filling ahead and store it in the fridge. Then, when you plan to serve them, you can assemble the crackers with the filling.
In a bowl, mix the cream cheese with the ricotta, parmesan, salt, and pepper until combined.
In a bowl, mix the cream cheese with the ricotta, parmesan, salt, and pepper until combined.
Divide the mixture in half. Place one half in a small bowl and mix it with turmeric.
Divide the mixture in half. Place one half in a small bowl and mix it with turmeric.
Arrange the crackers on a cutting board so that the edges are touching.
Arrange the crackers on a cutting board so that the edges are touching.
Spread the plain cheese mixture on top in an even layer.
Spread the plain cheese mixture on top in an even layer.
Arrange another layer of crackers on top.
Arrange another layer of crackers on top.
Spread the turmeric mixture on top of the plain cheese mixture in an even layer.
Spread the turmeric mixture on top of the plain cheese mixture in an even layer.
Place another layer of crackers on top.
Place another layer of crackers on top.
Cut the crackers into individual portions.
Cut the crackers into individual portions.
Serve the stuffed crackers on a platter.
Serve the stuffed crackers on a platter.