Sardine lovers will LOVE these sardines & crackers. We’ve got four different variations to keep things exciting, and they’re all easy!

This post is sponsored by King Oscar 

Why You’ll Love These Sardines & Crackers

Any sardine lover will tell you that the best way to eat sardines is in their simplest form: plopped onto a cracker.

This recipe was inspired by King Oscar’s fan base, because for every few KO fans that show excitement over new ways to use up sardines, there’s one that always reminds us we shouldn’t mess with a good thing.

But for those who like to change things up once in a while, these four variations of sardines and crackers will deliver. They might even sway the purests…

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients listed with each variation. Exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Cucumber & Avocado

• Sardines
• Crackers
• Cucumber
• Avocado
• Sriracha sauce
• Soy sauce
• Sesame seeds

Sharp Cheddar & Horseradish

• Sardines
• Crackers
• Sharp cheddar
• Horseradish
• Chives

Salsa & Jalapeño

• Sardines
• Crackers
• Cream cheese
• Salsa
• Pickled jalapeños

Mediterranean

• Sardines
• Crackers
• Cucumber
• Grape tomatoes
• Kalamata olives
• Feta cheese
• Capers

Be sure to check out my extensive collection of sardine recipes here!

About King Oscar’s Skinless and Boneless Sardines in Olive Oil

I can’t remember the last time I ate canned tuna—and I used to love the stuff! But KO’s canned seafood is just so much better.

Not only is it a tastier alternative, but a healthier one. You don’t have to worry about mercury content, and each serving offers up 1700mg Omega-3 fatty acids. (AKA say hello to a healthy heart and beautiful skin.) It’s great in sandwiches, pastas, salads and, of course, on crackers.

Furthermore, KO’s products are sustainable.

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• Spicy Sardine Salad Sandwich
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Sardines & Crackers (Four Ways)

By: Dana Sandonato

Sardine lovers will LOVE these sardines & crackers. We've got four different variations to keep things exciting, and they're all easy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 16

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 16 neutral-flavored crackers, They can be of the same variety or assorted
• ▢ 1 4.38 oz can of King Oscar’s Skinless and Boneless Sardines, drained

Cucumber and Avocado

• ▢ 16 thin slices of cucumber
• ▢ 1/2 large avocado, peeled and sliced thin
• ▢ Sriracha sauce (optional)
• ▢ 1 TBSP low sodium soy sauce
• ▢ 1 TBSP sesame seeds
• ▢ Thinly sliced scallions

Sharp Cheddar and Horseradish Variation.

• ▢ 16 thin slices of sharp cheddar
• ▢ 2 TBSP horseradish
• ▢ Freshly chopped chives

Salsa and Jalapeño Variation.

• ▢ 2-3 TBSP cream cheese
• ▢ 2-3 TBSP chunky salsa
• ▢ 16 slices of pickled jalapeño, you can use fresh jalapeño if you prefer
• ▢ Freshly chopped parsley

Mediterranean Variation.

• ▢ 16 thin slices of cucumber
• ▢ 8 grape tomatoes, halved
• ▢ 8 kalamata olives, halved
• ▢ 1 TBSP capers, drained
• ▢ Crumbled feta
• ▢ Freshly chopped parsley

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Instructions 

Cucumber and Avocado Variation.

• Set your crackers out on a serving platter. Top each one with sliced cucumber and sliced avocado. Drizzle your preferred amount of Sriracha sauce over the avocado (or omit if you don’t like spicy), then top each cracker with an equal amount of flaked sardines. Drizzle a small amount of soy sauce over the sardines, and top with thinly sliced scallions and sesame seeds.

Sharp Cheddar and Horseradish Variation.

• Set your crackers out on a serving platter. Top each one with sliced cheddar, then top each cracker with an equal amount of flaked sardines. Place a small dollop of horseradish over each cracker, and top with freshly chopped chives.

Salsa and Jalapeño Variation.

• Set your crackers out on a serving platter. Smear each cracker with some cream cheese and top with about 1/2 tsp of chunky salsa (depending on the size of the crackers). Top each cracker with an equal amount of flaked sardines and a slice of jalapeño. Top with freshly chopped parsley. (Note: Using a thicker, sturdier cracker for this variation is suggested. Thinner crackers might get soggy due to the salsa.)
  

Mediterranean Variation.

• Set your crackers out on a serving platter. Top each one with sliced cucumber, then top each cracker with an equal amount of flaked sardines. Add a tomato halve and olive halve to each cracker, followed by your desired amount of crumbled feta and a few capers. Finish them off with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

Ingredient amounts will vary depending on cracker size. These instructions are only meant to be used as a guideline. Top your crackers as you see fit :)

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