Apple Cheese and Crackers

Top crackers with apple slices and cheddar to make apple cheese and crackers, an easy snack and appetizer idea grown-ups and kids will love!

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Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 127kcal

Author: Mel Lockcuff

Ingredients

▢ 24 Ritz crackers
▢ 12 slices cheddar cheese
▢ 2 large apples washed, peeled, and thinly sliced
▢ 4 tablespoons cream cheese

Instructions

Layer a slice of cheddar cheese, a thin slice of apple, and about a teaspoon of cream cheese between 2 Ritz crackers, forming a crispy sweet and salty sandwich.
Repeat the steps above with the rest of the Ritz crackers, and place all the apple cheese and crackers on a serving platter for serving.

Notes

Cheese - While I prefer extra sharp cheddar, you can switch this up and try other types of cheese, as well. Cheddar, Brie, and smoked cheddar pair well with a sweeter apple; another cheese like Gouda or goat cheese might pair better with a more tart apple.

Apples - When it comes to the best kind of apples, I prefer to use whatever I can get instore… Some of my favorites are Honeycrisp, Ambrosia, and JonaGold. You can also use Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith. Granny Smith is going to be really tart; Pink Lady is a combination of sweet and tart.

Can I make this snack ahead of time?

Because it's such a quick snack to make, I wouldn't recommend making it ahead of time; I'd make it right before serving, because you risk the apples turning brown and not looking very pretty or edible. Now you can slice up the cheese ahead of time, or buy pre-sliced cheese that's ready to go, to make it even quicker.

How should I store leftovers?

I'd store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; the cream cheese, cheese, and apples need to be refrigerated.

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