Work From Home Desk Treat (Printable)

Compact snack with stacked crackers and cheese cubes, ideal for quick, easy nibbling at your desk.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 12 whole-wheat crackers, round or square

→ Cheese

02 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 12 cubes
03 - 3.5 oz Swiss or gouda cheese, cut into 12 cubes

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - 2 tablespoons roasted salted almonds
05 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries

# How To Make It:

01 - Place crackers in two straight, parallel rows on a small platter or tray, spacing evenly.
02 - Top each cracker with one cube of cheddar and one cube of Swiss or gouda cheese, creating individual stacks.
03 - Optionally, scatter roasted almonds and dried cranberries around the stacks for added flavor and appeal.
04 - Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to enjoy at your desk.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's designed specifically for one-handed eating, so you can keep typing, scrolling, or working without missing a beat
  • Everything comes together in minutes, which means you can prep it during a quick break and actually take one
  • There's something deeply satisfying about perfectly stacked crackers and cheese that makes a simple snack feel like a small celebration
02 -
  • Cut your cheese while it's cold. Room-temperature cheese becomes impossible to cut into clean cubes and will crumble on you. I learned this the hard way on a warm afternoon
  • If you prep this the night before, place parchment paper between layers if stacking in a container. The crackers stay crisp and the cheese won't stick to anything
03 -
  • Make the cubes slightly larger if you have big hands or smaller if you prefer delicate bites. Uniformity matters more than exact size
  • If your cheese is sweating or too soft after being out of the fridge, pop the whole arrangement back in for ten minutes. Cold cheese holds stacks much better
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