Cheesy RITZ Ladybug

Name: Cheesy RITZ Ladybug
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 12 cracker-sized sliced white cheddar cheese; 2 pitted black olives; 12 RITZ Crackers; 12 pepperoni slices; 4 tomatoes, each cut into 6 slices

Fun foods make after school snacks more exciting - and more likely to be eaten. This simple snack idea makes a pepperoni and cheese snack into a cute ladybug.

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Servings:

Makes 3 servings, 4 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

12 cracker-sized sliced white cheddar cheese
2 pitted black olives
12 RITZ Crackers
12 pepperoni slices
4 grape tomatoes, each cut into 6 slices

Directions

Cut each cheese slice into 1 round using 1-1/2-inch cookie cutter, then cut each cheese round in half. Reserve cheese scraps for snacking or another use.

Cut olives lengthwise in half, then cut each half crosswise into 3 slices

Top each cracker with 1 pepperoni slice, 2 cheese pieces, 1 olive piece and 2 tomato slices to resemble ladybug as shown in photo.

Recipe Tips

Variation Substitute 1 Tbsp. pesto for the 12 pepperoni slices; spread evenly onto crackers. Top with remaining ingredients to resemble ladybugs as directed.