Up Up Away Hot Snacks (Printable version)

Vibrant snacks with cherry tomatoes, grapes, cheese, and pretzels perfect for fun gatherings and picnics.

# What you need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 pint assorted cherry tomatoes
02 - 1 cup seedless grapes, mixed colors
03 - 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
04 - 1 cup mini mozzarella balls

→ Deli & Bakery

05 - 8 pretzel sticks
06 - 8 mini round crackers

→ Pantry & Miscellaneous

07 - 2 tablespoons hummus or cream cheese for adhesion
08 - Fresh parsley or basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all fresh produce.
02 - Thread cherry tomatoes, grapes, cheddar cubes, and mozzarella balls onto each pretzel stick, alternating colors and shapes to resemble a vibrant balloon.
03 - Spread a small dollop of hummus or cream cheese onto each mini cracker.
04 - Press the bottom of each topped pretzel stick into the center of a cracker to secure it with the spread.
05 - Arrange parsley or basil leaves around the base of each snack for additional color and presentation, if desired.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and colorful
  • Easy to prepare in 20 minutes
02 -
  • Contains dairy and wheat (cheese crackers)
  • May contain gluten due to pretzel sticks and crackers
03 -
  • Use fresh, firm produce to avoid soggy snacks
  • Prepare just before serving to keep pretzels crunchy
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