Save A festive, bite-sized party snack featuring sharp cheddar cheese cubes skewered on crispy pretzel sticks, perfect for ringing in the New Year.
This is a go-to appetizer for my holiday parties and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- Cheese: 200 g (about 7 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 2 cm (¾-inch) cubes
- Garnishes: 2 tbsp chopped chives or fresh parsley (optional), 1 tbsp poppy seeds or toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Crunchy Base: 24 thin pretzel sticks
- Optional Additions: 24 seedless red or green grapes, 24 cherry tomato halves
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheddar cheese cubes on a plate or tray.
- Step 2:
- If desired, roll or sprinkle the tops of some cheese cubes with chopped chives, parsley, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds for variety.
- Step 3:
- Skewer each cheddar cube onto one end of a pretzel stick to resemble a sparkler.
- Step 4:
- For extra color and flavor, add a grape or cherry tomato half to the pretzel before adding the cheese cube.
- Step 5:
- Stand the sparklers upright on a serving platter for a festive display. Serve immediately.
Save My family loves gathering around the platter to grab these fun sparklers every New Year's Eve.
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Required Tools
Sharp knife, cutting board, serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains milk and wheat. Sesame seeds may be an allergen if used. Always check labels for possible cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Each sparkler has approximately 55 calories, 3.6 g total fat, 3.5 g carbohydrates, and 2.8 g protein.
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These sparklers add color and flavor to any party, perfect for quick snacking and festive fun.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of cheese works best for the sparklers?
Sharp cheddar cheese cubes are ideal for their strong flavor and firm texture, which hold well on pretzel sticks.
- → Can I add other ingredients to the skewers?
Yes, adding seedless grapes or cherry tomato halves adds color and fresh bursts of flavor.
- → How can I keep the pretzels crisp?
Assemble the sparklers just before serving to maintain pretzel crispness and avoid sogginess.
- → Are there seasoning options for the cheese cubes?
Lightly rolling cheese cubes in chopped chives, parsley, poppy seeds, or toasted sesame seeds gives added aroma and texture.
- → What dips pair well with these cheddar and pretzel sparklers?
Honey mustard or a spicy dip complement the sharp cheddar and crunchy pretzels nicely.
