Christmas · Maize'in' Mexican · Pimped Pepper · Platter · Smokey Garlic Salt · Snack · Super Dukkah · Dec 17, 2024

A Fantastic Christmas Platter

Name: Christmas Grazing Board
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 250 g Cream Cheese; 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or gouda); 2 teaspoons Pimped Pepper; 0.5 cup chopped nuts (e.g. almonds or walnuts) or Super Dukkah for rolling; 4 cup plain pretzels; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon Smokey Garlic Salt; 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons Maize'in Mexican; 1 cup cream cheese, softened; 1 small baguette or bruschetta slices; 0 A selection of crackers, fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, cucumber), and cheeses

Christmas Grazing Board

Bring some festive flair to your holiday entertaining with this Spicecraft-inspired grazing board. It features mini cheese balls, garlic parmesan pretzels, and a bold Maize’in Mexican cherry tomato dip. Paired with crackers, bruschetta, and fresh produce, it’s sure to impress at your Christmas gatherings.

Servings: 8

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Prep Time: 40 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Total Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

Instructions

Ingredients

Mini Cheese Balls

250 g Cream Cheese
1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or gouda)
2 teaspoons Pimped Pepper
½ cup chopped nuts (e.g. almonds or walnuts) or Super Dukkah for rolling

Garlic Parmesan Pretzels

4 cup plain pretzels
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Smokey Garlic Salt
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Maize’in Mexican Cherry Tomato Dip

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Maize'in Mexican
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 small baguette or bruschetta slices

To Assemble

A selection of crackers, fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, cucumber), and cheeses

Instructions

Prepare the Mini Cheese Balls: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, grated cheese, and Pimped Pepper. Roll into small balls. Coat in chopped nuts or Super Dukkah. Refrigerate until firm.

Make the Garlic Parmesan Pretzels: In a large mixing bowl, toss pretzels with olive oil, Smokey Garlic Salt, and grated parmesan. Spread evenly on a baking tray and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool completely.

Prepare the Maize’in Mexican Cherry Tomato Dip: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté cherry tomatoes with Maize’in Mexican until softened. Blend with softened cream cheese until smooth. Serve with toasted bruschetta slices or baguette.

Assemble the Grazing Board: Arrange the cheese balls, pretzels, tomato dip, and assorted crackers, vegetables, and cheeses on a large board or platter.
Serve and Enjoy: Let everyone dig in and enjoy this festive spread!