# What you'll need:
→ Crackers
01 - 24 whole wheat round or square crackers
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 cheese
# Method:
01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (180°C).
02 - Place crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and top each with a slice of cheddar cheese.
03 - Bake crackers for 4 to 5 minutes until cheese is just melted without bubbling, then cool slightly.
04 - Combine cream cheese, roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a small bowl; blend until smooth.
05 - Spoon or pipe a dollop of the roasted red pepper dip onto the center of each cheese-topped cracker.
06 - Lay one black olive strip across the dip to form a belt and place a small yellow pepper or cheddar square in the center as a buckle.
07 - Arrange finished crackers on a platter and serve immediately.
