Desk Treat Cheese Crackers (View Print Version)

Neatly stacked crackers topped with cheddar and Swiss cheese cubes for an easy desk snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 12 whole-wheat crackers, round or square

→ Cheese

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

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# Method:

01 - Place crackers in two parallel lines on a small tray, spacing evenly.
02 - Set one cube each of cheddar and Swiss or Gouda cheese atop each cracker to form individual stacks.
03 - Optionally, sprinkle roasted almonds and dried cranberries around the stacks to enhance flavor and presentation.
04 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy at your workspace.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the snack that actually tastes like you put thought into it, even though you've spent exactly ten minutes preparing it
  • Your hands stay clean and your workspace stays pristine—no crumbs on your keyboard, no cheese smudges on important documents
  • The combination of textures and flavors keeps you satisfied for hours, not just minutes
02 -
  • The most important lesson I learned the hard way: don't slice your cheese more than a few hours ahead. Cheese cubes dry out and start looking sad if they sit exposed. Always do the final stacking within an hour of eating
  • Here's what changed everything for me: using truly sharp cheddar instead of mild makes the entire snack taste intentional rather than lazy. It's the difference between 'I grabbed something' and 'I made something special'
03 -
  • Use a small serrated knife for cutting cheese—it grips better than a straight blade and you'll get cleaner cubes with less pressure
  • If your cheese is too soft to cut cleanly, pop it in the freezer for twenty minutes first. This simple trick prevents crumbling and saves frustration
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