Cheesy Reindeer Face Platter (Printable Version)

A festive assortment of cheeses and snacks arranged to form a playful reindeer face.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz mild cheddar cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda cheese, cubed

→ Crackers & Bread

04 - 20 round whole wheat crackers
05 - 8 pretzel twists (for antlers)
06 - 6 breadsticks, halved

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

07 - 1 small red bell pepper, sliced into rounds
08 - 8 black olives, sliced
09 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 carrot, sliced into rounds and sticks

→ Other

11 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese

# Steps:

01 - Select a large, round serving platter to use as the base.
02 - Arrange sliced cheddar cheese in an oval shape at the center to create the reindeer's face.
03 - Place mozzarella slices on each side of the oval to form cheeks.
04 - Position cubed gouda around the bottom edge as the chin area.
05 - Affix two pretzel twists or halved breadsticks at the top to represent antlers.
06 - Place two round crackers slightly above the face to mimic ears.
07 - Secure sliced olives using small dabs of cream cheese to form eyes.
08 - Add a red bell pepper round for the nose, adhering it with cream cheese if necessary.
09 - Arrange cucumber and carrot slices around the face or at the border for garnish.
10 - Fill any gaps with additional vegetables or crackers and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun festive treat for kids parties or family gatherings
  • Variety of cheeses and snacks arranged creatively
02 -
  • Contains milk wheat gluten from cheeses crackers and breadsticks
  • May contain soy depending on cracker brand double check all packaged ingredient labels for allergens
03 -
  • Use a variety of cheeses for visual interest and flavor contrast
  • Get creative with vegetable and cracker placement for added fun
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