Santas Belt Cheese Crackers (Printable)

Festive cheese crackers topped with roasted red pepper dip and olive decorations for holiday gatherings.

# Components:

→ Crackers

01 - 24 whole wheat crackers, round or square
02 - 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced into 24 small squares

→ Roasted Red Pepper Dip

03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
05 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Decoration

09 - 24 thin strips of black olives
10 - 24 small squares of yellow bell pepper or cheddar cheese

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - Arrange the crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each cracker.
03 - Bake for 4 to 5 minutes until the cheese melts but does not bubble. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
04 - Combine cream cheese, roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a small bowl. Blend until smooth.
05 - Spoon or pipe a dollop of roasted red pepper dip onto the center of each cheese-topped cracker.
06 - Lay a black olive strip across the dip to form the belt. Place a small yellow bell pepper or cheddar square in the center as the buckle.
07 - Arrange the finished crackers on a platter and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Savory cheese crackers with a festive twist
  • Creamy roasted red pepper dip complements perfectly
02 -
  • Use gluten-free crackers and dairy-free cheese alternatives if needed
  • Add a pinch of cayenne to the dip for extra heat
03 -
  • Use gluten-free crackers and dairy-free cheese alternatives if needed
  • Add a pinch of cayenne to the dip for extra heat
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