Description
This vibrant appetizer features crispy crackers topped with herb-infused cream cheese and fresh vegetables, perfect for your Independence Day celebration.
Ingredients
- Crispy Crackers (buttery, whole grain, or gluten-free)
- Creamy Spread (herb-infused cream cheese or goat cheese)
- Fresh Herbs (chopped parsley, basil, or dill)
- Vegetables (cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers)
- Optional Proteins (diced ham or smoked salmon)
Instructions
- Blend your choice of creamy spread with finely chopped fresh herbs until well combined.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (or use an air fryer) and lightly toast your crackers for 5 minutes.
- Wash and slice your cucumbers, halve your cherry tomatoes, or chop bell peppers.
- Spread the creamy herb mixture on each cracker.
- Top each cracker with a slice of cucumber, half a cherry tomato, or sprinkle diced pepper.
- Arrange topped crackers on a serving platter and garnish with whole herbs.
Notes
Prepare the creamy spread a day in advance and assemble the crackers just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 topped crackers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg