# Ingredients:
→ Crackers
01 - 24 whole wheat crackers, round or square
02 - 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced into 24 small squares
→ Roasted Red Pepper Dip
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
05 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Decoration
09 - 24 thin strips of black olives
10 - 24 small squares of yellow bell pepper or cheddar
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - Place crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and top each with a cheddar square.
03 - Bake for 4 to 5 minutes until cheese is just melted without bubbling, then remove and cool slightly.
04 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth.
05 - Spoon or pipe a dollop of the dip onto each cheese-covered cracker.
06 - Lay a black olive strip across the dip to mimic a belt, then place a small yellow pepper or cheddar square in the center as a buckle.
07 - Arrange the decorated crackers on a platter and serve immediately.
