Work From Home Desk Treat (Printable)

A compact arrangement of crackers and cubed cheese for easy, flavorful snacking anytime.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Lay out the crackers in two straight, parallel lines on a small platter or tray, spacing them evenly.
02 - Place one cheddar cube and one Swiss or gouda cube on each cracker to create individual stacks.
03 - Optionally, scatter roasted almonds and dried cranberries around the cheese stacks for added flavor and visual appeal.
04 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy at your desk.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely mess-free—you can eat it one-handed without a single crumb betraying your snacking habits to your camera on video calls
  • The combination of textures and flavors keeps you satisfied without that heavy, post-lunch sluggishness that derails productivity
  • It takes exactly 10 minutes to prepare, which means you spend more time doing what matters and less time in the kitchen
02 -
  • The size of your cheese cubes matters more than you'd expect. Too large and they're unwieldy; too small and they disappear. Cut them roughly the height of two crackers stacked together, and everything just works.
  • If your cheese is cold from the fridge, bring it out about 15 minutes before assembling. Cheese at room temperature tastes sharper and more complex, and it's genuinely worth the tiny bit of planning.
03 -
  • A sharp knife makes cutting cheese cubes infinitely easier and more satisfying—dull knives create ragged edges that diminish the elegant presentation you're building
  • If you find yourself making these multiple times a week, buy your cheese in larger blocks from the grocery store's cheese counter rather than pre-packaged portions; it's fresher and usually more economical, and you'll feel like you're truly taking care of yourself
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