TRISCUIT Christmas Tree Topper

Name: TRISCUIT Christmas Tree Topper
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 zucchini; 8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 16 TRISCUIT Crackers; 16 cheddar cheese stars (See Tip.); ⅓ cup Italian dressing

Holiday appetizers call for new flavors and ideas, and these fresh zucchini ribbon trees are a delicious, festive idea you'll want to share with family and friends!

Well-being ChoiceWhole GrainLow Cholesterol

Nutrition Bonus

Since these holiday appetizers are made with whole wheat crackers, they can help you eat right.

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Servings:

Make 8 servings, 2 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

2 small zucchini
8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
16 TRISCUIT Crackers
16 cheddar cheese stars (See Tip.)
⅓ cup Italian dressing

Directions

Cut off and discard both ends of each zucchini, then cut each zucchini into 8 thin lengthwise slices.

Thread each zucchini slice loosely onto 1 short thin wooden skewer.

Place 1 tomato half, cut side down, on each cracker. Insert 1 end of each threaded skewer into 1 cheddar star, then insert other end of skewer into 1 tomato-topped cracker, gently pressing tip of skewer into cracker to secure.

Serve with the dressing.

Recipe Tips

How to Make the Cheddar Cheese Stars
Use a 1-1/2-inch star cookie cutter to cut stars out of 1/4-inch-thick cheddar cheese slices.
Make it Easy
Use your vegetable peeler to make the zucchini slices. If desired, use a sharp knife to cut off, then discard thin slice from both ends of each zucchini. Stand 1 zucchini on work surface, then start at top of zucchini and pull vegetable peeler down the length of the zucchini to get 1 slice. Repeat to get 7 more slices from the zucchini. Repeat with the remaining zucchini. You may want to discard the center slice from each zucchini since it will have the most seeds.
Serving Suggestion
For a snowy look, sprinkle appetizers lightly with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Variation
Prepare recipe using your favorite variety of Italian dressing and/or substituting grape tomatoes for the cherry tomatoes.

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