# 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.