Cheesy Reindeer Face Platter (Printable)

A festive board combining cheeses, crackers, and veggies shaped like a reindeer's face for fun gatherings.

# What Goes In:

→ 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, sliced 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Select a large, round serving platter as the foundation for assembly.
02 - Arrange cheddar cheese slices centrally in an oval to represent the face shape.
03 - Place mozzarella slices on each side of the cheddar oval to create cheeks.
04 - Position gouda cheese cubes along the bottom edge to form the chin area.
05 - Place two pretzel twists or halved breadsticks atop the face to simulate antlers.
06 - Set two round crackers above the face as ears.
07 - Attach olive slices using a small amount of cream cheese to shape the eyes.
08 - Place a red bell pepper round in the center below the eyes, securing with cream cheese as needed.
09 - Arrange cucumber and carrot slices around the face or as a border for decorative effect.
10 - Fill any empty spaces with additional vegetables or crackers and serve without delay.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun festive treat for kids parties
  • Variety of cheeses and snacks
02 -
  • Contains milk wheat gluten from cheeses crackers and breadsticks
  • May contain soy depending on cracker brand
03 -
  • Use a round platter for best visual effect
  • Chill cheeses before slicing for cleaner cuts
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