# What You’ll Need:
→ 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 tablespoon mayonnaise
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Decoration
09 - 24 thin strips black olives
10 - 24 small squares yellow bell pepper or cheddar cheese
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - Arrange crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and top each with a slice of cheddar cheese.
03 - Bake in the preheated oven for 4 to 5 minutes until cheese softens but does not bubble. Remove and cool slightly.
04 - Combine cream cheese, roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl; mix until smooth.
05 - Add a dollop of dip onto each cheese-topped cracker using a spoon or piping bag.
06 - Place a strip of black olive across each dip to create a belt and top with a small yellow pepper or cheddar square to form the buckle.
07 - Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.
