Colorful stack of crackers, cheese, and veggies creating a tall, elegant snack perfect for kids and parties.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Wash and peel the cucumber and carrot. Slice the cucumber into thin, long strips and the carrot into thin matchsticks. Cut 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 cream cheese with one slice of cheddar cheese, a few cucumber strips, and some carrot matchsticks.
04 - Place another cracker on top, spread cream cheese, then add one slice of Swiss cheese, several bell pepper strips, and two olive slices.
05 - Repeat layering until five crackers are stacked, alternating cheese and vegetables for visual appeal and taste.
06 - Insert a chive stem along the side to mimic a giraffe's neck. Place one olive slice at the top for the head and two small carrot pieces as horns.
07 - If necessary, secure the stack with a toothpick. Prepare four stacks total and serve immediately.
