Christmas Tree Cheese Bites Recipe
These festive Christmas Tree Cheese Bites are a quick and delightful appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Soft cheese wedges are coated with a vibrant mix of Italian seasoning, dill, and crushed red pepper flakes, then paired with pretzel sticks to resemble charming little Christmas trees. Ready in just 10 minutes, they offer a flavorful and visually appealing snack that guests will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 cheese bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dairy
- 8 cheese wedges (such as soft spreadable portions, 120 g total)
Seasonings and Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Other
- 4 pretzel sticks, halved
Instructions
- Prepare cheese wedges: Unwrap individual cheese wedges and ensure each piece is intact for easy handling.
- Mix seasoning: Combine Italian seasoning, dried dill, and crushed red pepper flakes together in a shallow dish to create the herb coating.
- Coat cheese: Press one side of each cheese wedge firmly into the herb mixture, ensuring an even coating of the seasonings.
- Add pretzel sticks: Carefully insert a pretzel stick half into the uncoated side of each cheese wedge; this serves as the tree trunk and provides a crunchy contrast.
- Serve: Arrange the finished cheese bites on a platter and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use soft spreadable cheese wedges for easy coating and shaping.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Serve immediately to keep pretzels crunchy.
- These are perfect bite-sized appetizers for parties and holiday events.
- Can be prepared a little ahead but add pretzel sticks just before serving to avoid sogginess.
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