RITZ Holiday Bell

Name: RITZ Holiday Bell
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 5 slices hard salami; 15 slices cracker-sized sliced mild cheddar cheese (5 oz.); 15 RITZ Crackers; 15 red pepper strips; 2 tsp. fresh parsley

Cut-out cookies might be the usual at the holidays, but these festive appetizers with meat and cheese cutouts are even more fun to make and serve!

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Servings:

Makes 3 servings, 5 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

5 slices hard salami
15 slices cracker-sized sliced mild cheddar cheese (5 oz.)
15 RITZ Crackers
15 thin red pepper strips
2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Use small cookie cutter or sharp knife to cut 3 small bell-shaped pieces out of each salami slice and to cut 1 small bell-shaped piece out of each cheese slice. Reserve trimmings for snacking or other use. (See Tip.)

Top crackers with salami and cheese cut-outs.

Decorate with peppers and parsley.

Recipe Tips

Size Wise
Enjoy eating appetizers at a social occasion, but be mindful of portion size so you don’t overdo it on calories.
How to Use the Salami and Cheese Trimmings
Refrigerate the salami and cheese trimmings in airtight container. Then, chop up and add to your favorite mixed green salad.
Special Extra
For variety, preparing use a variety of small holiday-shaped cookie cutters, such as trees, ornaments and stars.