Cheesy Reindeer Face Platter (Printable Version)

A whimsical holiday platter with cheeses and snacks shaped into a festive reindeer face for parties.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz mild cheddar cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda cheese, cubed

→ Crackers & Bread

04 - 20 round whole wheat crackers
05 - 8 pretzel twists (for antlers)
06 - 6 breadsticks, halved

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

07 - 1 small red bell pepper, cut into rounds
08 - 8 black olives, sliced
09 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 carrot, sliced into rounds and sticks

→ Other

11 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese

# Steps:

01 - Select a large, round serving platter as your foundation.
02 - Arrange the cheddar cheese slices in an oval shape at the center to form the face.
03 - Place mozzarella slices on each side of the face to represent cheeks.
04 - Distribute gouda cubes along the bottom edge to create the chin area.
05 - Position two pretzel twists or breadstick halves atop the head to simulate antlers.
06 - Set two round crackers above the face to serve as ears.
07 - Adhere black olive slices with small amounts of cream cheese to form eyes.
08 - Place a red bell pepper round for the nose, securing it with cream cheese if necessary.
09 - Arrange cucumber and carrot slices around the face or border for embellishment.
10 - Fill remaining spaces with additional veggies or crackers and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun festive treat perfect for kids parties or family gatherings
  • Variety of cheeses and snacks arranged creatively
02 -
  • Use different cheeses for color variation
  • Substitute gluten-free crackers if needed
03 -
  • Use different cheeses for color variation
  • Substitute gluten-free crackers if needed
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