Holiday Appetizers: Santa and his Reindeer

We had such fun creating the Frankie Appetizers, that we just had to come up with Santa and his Reindeer to share with you. All this week, we are sharing recipes to add to your Holiday Menu.

Appetizers are often over looked, but as easy as a cracker and cheese ball or with a little cooking, you can prepare Fried Tortellini. And these Santa and Reindeer made with cheese and crackers are sure to be a hit.

Aren’t they fun? With just a few ingredients, you and your kiddos can create Santa and his Reindeer for your Holiday Party or even a special lunch.

Santa Appetizer

Ingredients:

Monterey Jack Cheese
Triscuit Triangles
Red No-Taste Coloring
Cranberries
Raisins
Cream Cheese, very soft
Resealable bag for cream cheese
Wasa cracker or other large flat cracker

Instructions:

Cut cheese with round cookie cutter – if cheese is thick, use a cheese slicer or even fishing line to slice in half
Using a small paint brush, add red coloring to Triscuit Triangle – be sure to use “no-taste” red, it does make a difference
Cut raisins for eyes and cranberries for nose
Add hat, eyes and nose to cheese round
Soften cream cheese and add to a resealable bag, cut off the tip of the bag and pipe cream cheese onto hat and create Santa’s beard