Description
A simple and elegant work-from-home snack combining whole-wheat crackers topped with sharp cheddar and Swiss or Gouda cheese cubes, garnished with roasted salted almonds and dried cranberries. Perfect for a quick, satisfying treat that offers a balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Snacks
- 12 whole-wheat round or square crackers
- 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 12 cubes
- 3.5 oz Swiss or Gouda cheese, cut into 12 cubes
Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons roasted salted almonds
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
Instructions
- Arrange Crackers: Place the crackers in two parallel rows on a small platter, leaving some space between each to create a neat presentation.
- Top with Cheese Cubes: Put one cube of sharp cheddar and one cube of Swiss or Gouda cheese on each cracker, stacking them to form individual cheese-topped crackers.
- Add Garnishes: Scatter the roasted salted almonds and dried cranberries around the cheese stacks for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve or Store: Serve the assembled snack immediately for best freshness, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar for a bold flavor contrast with the mild Swiss or Gouda.
- Roasted salted almonds add a crunchy texture and salty contrast to the sweet cranberries.
- This snack can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Feel free to substitute dried cranberries with other dried fruits like cherries or apricots for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: work from home snack, cheese crackers, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Gouda cheese, roasted almonds, dried cranberries, easy snack
