Work From Home Desk Treat (Printable)

Compact snack featuring stacked crackers and cheese cubes, ideal for quick and easy enjoyment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 12 whole-wheat crackers, round or square

→ Cheese

02 - 3.5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 12 cubes
03 - 3.5 ounces Swiss or Gouda cheese, cut into 12 cubes

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - 2 tablespoons roasted salted almonds
05 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Lay out crackers in two straight, parallel lines on a small platter or tray, spacing them evenly.
02 - Place one cube each of cheddar and Swiss or Gouda cheese on top of each cracker, creating small stacks.
03 - Optionally, sprinkle roasted almonds and dried cranberries around the stacks for extra flavor and visual appeal.
04 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's the ultimate one-handed snack, meaning your other hand stays free for the mouse, phone, or that important spreadsheet you're juggling
  • There's something deeply satisfying about pre-portioned stacks that feel intentional rather than mindless grazing
  • Ten minutes of prep means you can make an entire week's worth of desk snacks on Sunday evening
  • The combination of textures and flavors keeps your palate interested without requiring much thought
02 -
  • Cut your cheese at least 30 minutes before assembling if possible, so it firms up slightly and doesn't slide around on the crackers as much
  • The exact size of your cubes matters more than you'd think, too small and they disappear, too large and they're awkward to eat in one bite with the cracker
03 -
  • Pre-cut your cheese on Sunday and store it in an airtight container so assembly takes literally two minutes any morning
  • The secret to keeping these fresh in the fridge is to not add the almonds and cranberries until right before you eat them, so they stay crispy and the crackers don't soften
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