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Jack O Lantern Cheese Cracker Snack

A delightful and festive cheese snack perfect for Halloween, combining cheddar cheese rounds, pretzel sticks, and assorted crackers into fun jack-o-lanterns.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese block Look for medium-aged or sharp cheddar for best flavor.
  • pretzel sticks (broken in half) Used for pumpkin stems.
  • assorted crackers Serves as the base for the cheese rounds.
  • black sesame seeds For decorating the faces of the jack-o-lanterns.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the cheddar cheese into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  2. Carve simple jack-o-lantern faces into each cheese round using a small knife.
  3. Gently insert a broken pretzel stick into the top of each cheese round to act as the pumpkin stem.
  4. Place a black sesame seed in the carved eye holes for added detail.
  5. Arrange the finished cheese rounds on a platter with assorted crackers.
  6. Serve and enjoy as a kid-friendly Halloween treat.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Not ideal for freezing due to texture changes.