Work From Home Desk Treat (Printable)

A simple arrangement of crackers and cheese cubes for easy, mess-free snacking at your desk.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 12 whole-wheat round or square crackers

→ Cheese

02 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 12 cubes
03 - 3.5 oz Swiss or Gouda cheese, cut into 12 cubes

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - 2 tablespoons roasted salted almonds
05 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries

# How To Make It:

01 - Lay out 12 crackers in two parallel lines on a small platter, leaving space between each cracker.
02 - Place one cube of sharp cheddar and one cube of Swiss or Gouda cheese on each cracker, forming individual small stacks.
03 - Optionally scatter roasted almonds and dried cranberries around the cheese stacks for added texture and color.
04 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy at your workspace.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's genuinely mess-free—you can eat these with one hand while typing, scrolling, or holding a phone, which feels like a small rebellion against working meals
  • The combination of crispy, salty crackers with cool, creamy cheese hits that satisfying savory note that keeps you focused
  • It takes just ten minutes to prepare, so you're not spending precious afternoon hours in the kitchen
  • Everyone at your desk will want to know where you got such an elegant snack
02 -
  • The crackers must be room temperature or they'll shatter when you bite into them—I learned this the hard way, and it's not pleasant. If they've been in a cold pantry, let them sit out for a few minutes first.
  • Don't cut your cheese too far in advance. Exposed cheese surfaces can dry out and develop a slightly waxy texture, which changes the whole eating experience. Cut it just before assembling if you want the best result.
  • The order of cheese matters more than you'd think—put the cheese you want to be most prominent on top, because that's what hits your palate first.
03 -
  • Keep your knife sharp when cutting cheese—dull knives crush the cheese into uneven pieces and create jagged edges that don't stack nicely. A sharp knife gives you clean cubes that look intentional.
  • If you're prepping these the night before, store the cheese separately and assemble just before eating. Cheese sitting on crackers overnight can soften them in unexpected ways, and you'll lose that crucial textural contrast.
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