Cheddar Cubes Pretzel Sparklers (Printable View)

Bite-sized cheddar cheese and pretzel sticks combined for a festive, easy-to-make appetizer.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese

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

→ Garnishes

02 - 2 tbsp chopped chives or fresh parsley (optional)
03 - 1 tbsp 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 Make It:

01 - Arrange the cheddar cheese cubes on a plate or tray.
02 - Optionally, roll or sprinkle the tops of some cheese cubes with chopped chives, parsley, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds.
03 - Skewer each cheddar cube onto one end of a pretzel stick to resemble a sparkler.
04 - For extra color and flavor, thread a grape or cherry tomato half onto the pretzel stick before adding the cheese cube.
05 - Stand the sparklers upright on a serving platter and serve immediately for a festive presentation.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • Bite-sized and easy to eat
  • Quick to prepare and perfect for parties
02 -
  • Assemble just before serving to keep pretzels crisp
  • Contains milk (cheese) and wheat (pretzel sticks)
03 -
  • Use a variety of cheeses to add color and flavor
  • Serve immediately after assembling to maintain the pretzel crunch
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