NYE Cheese Cheddar Cubes (Printable)

Bite-sized cheddar cubes on pretzel sticks make a festive and easy-to-prepare party snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 7 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into ¾-inch cubes

→ Garnishes

02 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or fresh parsley (optional)
03 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds or toasted sesame seeds (optional)

→ Crunchy Base

04 - 24 thin pretzel sticks

→ Optional Additions

05 - 24 seedless red or green grapes
06 - 24 cherry tomato halves

# How-To:

01 - Arrange the sharp cheddar cheese cubes on a serving plate or tray.
02 - Optionally, roll or sprinkle some cheese cubes with chopped chives, parsley, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds to enhance flavor and appearance.
03 - Skewer each cheese cube onto one end of a pretzel stick, creating a sparkler effect.
04 - For added visual appeal and taste, slide a grape or cherry tomato half onto the pretzel stick before adding the cheese cube.
05 - Stand the assembled sparklers upright on a serving platter and serve immediately for optimal crispness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bite-sized and festive snack
  • Easy to prepare and serve
02 -
  • For extra flair, use a mix of different cheeses, such as gouda pepper jack or smoked cheddar
  • Assemble just before serving to keep pretzels crisp
03 -
  • Use cold cheese cubes for easier skewering
  • Mix different cheese types for a colorful platter
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