Work From Home Desk Treat (Print Version)

Compact, mess-free snack of crackers topped with cheddar and Swiss cheese cubes, ideal for quick enjoyment.

# What You 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 tbsp roasted salted almonds
05 - 2 tbsp dried cranberries

# How To Make:

01 - Place the crackers in two parallel lines on a small serving tray, spacing them evenly.
02 - Position one cheddar cube and one Swiss or Gouda cube atop each cracker to create individual stacks.
03 - Optionally, scatter roasted almonds and dried cranberries around the stacks for added texture and color.
04 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can eat it entirely with one hand while working, texting, or scrolling—no fork required, no shame needed.
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes, which means you can make it the moment hunger strikes without planning ahead.
  • The combination of sharp cheese, satisfying crackers, and sweet-tart cranberries feels indulgent and special, even though it's just a desk snack.
02 -
  • Cut your cheese cubes roughly the same size as the cracker you're using. Too small and they disappear; too large and they slide off when you reach for them. I discovered this after my first attempt created a cheese cube avalanche all over my keyboard.
  • Room temperature cheese tastes infinitely better than cold cheese from the fridge. The flavors wake up. Cold cheese tastes like nothing, and what's the point of using sharp cheddar if you can't taste its personality?
03 -
  • Prep your cheese cubes the night before and store them in a small airtight container. When you need the snack, assembly takes exactly 3 minutes, which is perfect for those mornings where you didn't plan breakfast properly.
  • If your crackers have gone soft, refresh them in a 300°F oven for 3 minutes. I learned this trick from my grandmother, and it's changed how I think about slightly aged pantry staples. Never throw away crackers; fix them instead.
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