Giraffe Tall Cracker Stack (Printable Version)

A colorful stack of crackers, cheese, and fresh vegetables crafted for fun and flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 20 rectangular whole-grain crackers

→ Cheese

02 - 8 slices cheddar cheese
03 - 8 slices Swiss cheese

→ Fruit & Vegetables

04 - 1 large cucumber
05 - 1 large carrot
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper
07 - 16 pitted black olives

→ Extras

08 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese
09 - 8 fresh chive stems

# How To Make It:

01 - Wash and peel the cucumber and carrot. Slice the cucumber into thin, long strips. Cut the carrot into thin matchsticks. Slice the yellow bell pepper into thin strips.
02 - Place one cracker as the base and spread a thin layer of cream cheese over it.
03 - Top the base cracker with a slice of cheddar cheese, a few cucumber strips, and a couple of carrot matchsticks.
04 - Place another cracker on top and spread more cream cheese. Add a slice of Swiss cheese, a few bell pepper strips, and two olive slices.
05 - Repeat layering until five crackers are stacked, alternating cheese and vegetables for color and flavor.
06 - Insert a chive stem along the side of the stack to resemble a giraffe’s neck. Use an olive slice on top as the head and two small carrot pieces as ossicones.
07 - Use a toothpick to secure the stack if necessary. Prepare four identical stacks.
08 - Serve immediately to maintain optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly snack tower
  • Perfect for parties or playful lunches
02 -
  • Use any favorite cheese or vegetables for variety.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crackers.
03 -
  • Kids helping in assembly makes for a fun activity
  • Use gluten-free crackers for gluten-free diet
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