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A neat arrangement of crackers topped with two types of cheese cubes, ready in minutes.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Place the crackers in two straight, parallel rows on a small platter or tray, spacing them evenly.
02 - Position one cube each of cheddar and Swiss or Gouda cheese atop every cracker to create individual stacks.
03 - Optionally, sprinkle roasted almonds and dried cranberries around the cheese stacks for added flavor and color.
04 - Offer immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy at your desk.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a snack that respects your workflow—no messy fingers, no crumbs cascading across your workspace, just tidy stacks you can grab one-handed while typing
  • The contrast of sharp, creamy cheese against the satisfying snap of a whole-wheat cracker feels indulgent even though you assembled it in ten minutes
  • It bridges that gap between "I'm not hungry enough for lunch" and "I can't focus anymore without eating something"
02 -
  • Cut your cheese cubes ahead of time. I learned this the hard way when I tried to cube cheese one-handed while on a call and ended up with uneven pieces and cheese under my fingernails. A sharp knife and a cutting board for five minutes beforehand changes everything
  • The type of cracker matters more than you'd think. Cheap, soft crackers will collapse under the weight of the cheese. A good whole-wheat cracker has enough structural integrity to be your partner, not your obstacle
03 -
  • Pre-cut your cheese the night before and store it in an airtight container. You'll be more likely to actually make this when hunger hits if the hardest part is already done
  • Buy your crackers from a store with good bulk sections or bakery departments—fresher crackers make a shocking difference in texture and taste, and they're usually cheaper than packaged varieties
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