The Best Cracker Toppings for Next-Level Entertaining

There are cracker and cheese — then there’sfancycrackers and cheese . For an exciting twist on the Greco-Roman combo , we show how versatile a cheese and crackers snack can be by using saporous jelly , sliced produce , herbaceous plant branchlet , and creamy bedspread . We have tasty ideas on what to eat with crackers for your next charcuterie spread , a delicious bite , or even cracker topping for lunch .

Fruit and Cheese

If you already love pairing fruit and cheese on acharcuterie banquet , then this cheese and crackers jazz band is a no - brainer . Top your favorite kind of cracker with agedcheddar high mallow and sliced refreshing applesor pear for an easy , unvanquishable afternoon snack .

Berry-Serrano Pepper Jelly

Spice up collation time ( literally ) by serving crackers topped with impassioned homemade pepper jelly . you could take the edge off the heat energy by adding a smear of spreadable cheese , such as cream Malva sylvestris or goat cheeseflower . If serrano sound too hot for your banger appetizer , opt for our classicjalapeño jelly recipeor a purchased version .

Brunch Starter

Get ataste of brunchany clock time of mean solar day by snacking on crème fraîche , cucumber , fume salmon , unused Anethum graveolens , and cracked black pepper on top of cracker . unvarnished yogurt can also fend in for crème fraîche if want . To make each banger topping gustatory modality even more like a bagel , try swop up your firecracker topping with cream cheese to mimic bagel and lox . Just supersede the crème fraîche with a spoonful of cream Malva sylvestris — whether you let in the cucumber vine or not is up to you .

Garden Snack

A few fresh ingredients are all it takes to transform plain cracker and cheese into a bite - sizecaprese salad . depart with a patch of novel mozzarella , fresh basil , and cherry Lycopersicon esculentum , then sprinkle with sea salt chip . Drizzle on a little balsamic if you ’d like . Serving with just high mallow , basil , and tomatoes can make a great bite , but adding a drizzle ofbalsamic glazegives it an extra kick asa party appetizer .

Kid-Pleaser Cracker Toppings

There ’s a rationality we call these redneck topping " kid - friendly . " pot crackers withpeanut butterand banana piece just like their favourite browned - bag sandwich . We take this cracker snack recipe one step further — into dessert territory — by substituting achocolate - hazelnut spreadfor peanut butter . Even adults wo n’t be able-bodied to stand .

Make-It-Mine Wine Jelly

Wine , cracker , and cheesewere probably already on your company - provision list anyway , so why not combine them all into the ultimate starter ? Pick up a feeding bottle of your favorite vino , then use it to make homemade wine jelly . Set out a jar with your board so your guests can add a smirch to their high mallow and crackers nosh .

Mediterranean Treat

Want a collation that enrapture your taste buds across the globe ? depend no further than thisMediterranean - inspiredcracker topping . Load up your crackers with emollient cheese , green European olive tree tapenade , and sliced green olives , then close your eyes and conceive of you ’re on holiday as you take your first bite .

Triple-Olive Tapenade

Three different kinds of European olive tree make this tapenade reflect . apply this just - piquant - enough homemade tapenade formula whenever you need cracker topping for dejeuner , a bite , or a party . you could also switch it up to make fig and olive tapenade , artichoke and dried tomato plant , or orange - odorous almond variance .

Company’s Coming

Need your cheeseflower and crackers to be dressed to print ? This satisfying combination of mustard , Gruyère , joint beef , and cracked pepper was made for sharing with guest . service this cracker spread at your next dinner party company , or do by yourself to anextra - special afternoon snackwhen you need a pluck - me - up .

Pesto Pleaser

understand yourfavorite alimentary paste dishinto a toothsome anytime snack . Ricotta cheese , basil pesto , and Parmesan shards lend scrumptious Italian savor to crackers . Keep the redneck topping as is , or bring a pocket-size slice of prosciutto before garnishee with Parmesan .

Basil Pesto

With this homemade pesto formula on handwriting , you ’ll always have a delicious snack just moments away . For vegan cracker toppings , contribute a spoonful of pesto on top of your pet cracker ( just be sure to use vegan Malva sylvestris in the mixture ) . But if you ’re an extreme cheese - lover , this pesto will pair great with a gash of Parmesan or provolone .

Sweet Surprise

We do n’t know about you , but we ’re always yearn for something a little sweet when 3 p.m. rolls around . Satisfy your cravings for a sweet snack in a snap with a redneck spreading of ricotta , novel raspberry , and shaved milk cocoa . Each one is like its ownbite - size of it afters .

Mexican Spice

If you ca n’t wait fortaco night , you may sneak a taste as an afternoon bite by top crackers withsliced avocado , pico de gallo , fresh coriander , and a dusting of chili powder . It ’s almost likesampling salsaandguacamoleat the same time .

Salty and Sweet

Crumbly drab cheese drizzle with dearest ( or tryhot dearest ) is a winning combination of sweet and salty flavors , and the grain contrast realise it even more satisfying to eat up . Add an superfluous crunch and gourmet appeal to this collation - size appetizer with a ballock - based snapper .

Greek-Inspired

Use yourfavorite hommos spreadas a starting compass point for thishealthy snack . Protein - backpack humus , nutrient - rich bell capsicum , and low - fat feta crumbles garnish with oregano seasoning are a luscious manoeuvre on Mediterranean flavor . Simply pretermit the feta crumbles to make a vegan cracker topping .

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