Tiered Cheese Slices

Health score
1%
Tiered Cheese Slices
45 min.
24
201kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful appetizer that will impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds? Look no further than our Tiered Cheese Slices! This visually stunning dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious combination of flavors and textures that will elevate any gathering. Perfect for antipasti platters, starters, or casual snacking, these cheese slices are sure to be a hit at your next party.

With layers of creamy, tangy cream cheese mixed with the crunch of pecans and the sweetness of dried cranberries, each bite offers a delightful contrast that keeps you coming back for more. The addition of hot pepper sauce adds just the right amount of kick, making these cheese slices a unique twist on traditional cheese platters. Plus, they are incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just 45 minutes of your time and minimal equipment.

Whether you're hosting a festive gathering, a casual get-together, or simply want to treat yourself to a gourmet snack, these Tiered Cheese Slices are the perfect choice. Serve them alongside an assortment of crackers, and watch as your guests rave about this delicious creation. Get ready to impress with a dish that is as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cheddar cheese deli-style ( 3 inches square)
  • 24 servings round buttery crackers assorted
  • ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.3 cup cranberries dried
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce hot
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, hot pepper sauce and salt. Stir in pecans and cranberries.
  2. On a 12-in. square of aluminum foil, place two slices of cheese side by side; spread with 2-3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers six times. Top with two cheese slices. (Save remaining cheese slices for another use.)
  3. Fold foil around cheese and seal tightly. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  4. Cut in half lengthwise and then widthwise into 1/4-in. slices.
  5. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories201kcal
Protein12.35%
Fat63.24%
Carbs24.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.67
Glycemic Load
0.27
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.1360869342866%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.13mg
Delphinidin
0.08mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:200.65kcal
10.03%
Fat:14.22g
21.88%
Saturated Fat:6.48g
40.51%
Carbohydrates:12.35g
4.12%
Net Carbohydrates:11.81g
4.29%
Sugar:2.68g
2.98%
Cholesterol:28.44mg
9.48%
Sodium:320.89mg
13.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.25g
12.5%
Calcium:168.36mg
16.84%
Phosphorus:143.61mg
14.36%
Selenium:6.95µg
9.93%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.79%
Vitamin K:8.79µg
8.37%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.19%
Vitamin A:317.06IU
6.34%
Zinc:0.89mg
5.94%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.74%
Vitamin E:0.82mg
5.49%
Iron:0.79mg
4.39%
Folate:16.59µg
4.15%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.1%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.69%
Magnesium:10.42mg
2.61%
Fiber:0.54g
2.18%
Copper:0.04mg
2.11%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.04%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.55%
Potassium:51.47mg
1.47%