RITZ Snowman Cheese Bites

Name: RITZ Snowman Cheese Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 16 RITZ Crackers; 1 pkg. garlic and herb cheese spread; 16 roasted red pepper strips (2 inches long); 1 baby carrot; 32 peppercorns (about 3/4 tsp.); 8 small black olives, cut lengthwise in half

Whether the family is wrapping presents or it's just a cozy snow day, make a batch of these fun snowman snacks to make the moment a little merrier!

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Servings:

Makes 4 servings, 4 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

16 RITZ Crackers
1 pkg. (5.3 oz.) garlic and herb cheese spread
16 roasted red pepper strips (2 inches long)
1 baby carrot
32 black peppercorns (about 3/4 tsp.)
8 small pitted black olives, cut lengthwise in half

Directions

Place crackers, top sides up, on platter. Roll cheese spread into 16 balls, using about 2 tsp. cheese spread for each ball. Place on crackers.

Tuck 1 pepper strip under edge of each cheese ball for the snowman's scarf as shown in photo.

Cut carrot into 8 lengthwise slices, then cut each slice crosswise in half. Press 1 carrot piece and 2 peppercorns into each cheese ball for the snowman's eyes and nose.

Top with olives for the hats.

Recipe Tips

Note
This whimsical recipe can easily be halved or doubled to suit your needs - whether you're preparing them for a large holiday party or serving them to the family for fun snacks.
Variation
Prepare recipe substituting small dots of balsamic glaze for the peppercorn eyes, coarse cheddar cheese shreds for the carrot noses and/or small basil leaves for the pepper strips.