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Looking for a fun and festive finger food that’s big on flavor and easy to assemble? These Spooky Cheese-and-Olive Spider Bites will be the life (or the fright!) of any get-together. Served on crisp crackers and decked out with olive “spider legs,” they’re as entertaining as they are delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve of your favorite round crackers (about 24 crackers)
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 24 pitted black olives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Pinch of salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Begin by combining the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Use a spatula to gently fold everything together, ensuring the mixture is evenly blended. If you like a touch of spice, feel free to add a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick.
Next, lay out your crackers on a large platter or cutting board. Spoon a small dollop of the cheese mixture onto each cracker, using about a teaspoon for each one. Gently spread the mixture, forming a smooth layer on the cracker’s surface.
Now comes the fun part—making the spider legs. Slice each black olive into thin rings. Take one olive ring and place it in the center of the cracker, pressing lightly into the cheese. Then cut additional olive rings into small slivers to create eight legs around the center piece, giving your spider a suitably spooky appearance. Repeat for each cracker.
Once all your spider bites are decorated, set them on a serving tray. If you’d like to chill them for a firmer set, place them in the fridge for about 15 minutes before serving. Otherwise, they’re ready to enjoy right away.
These Spooky Cheese-and-Olive Spider Bites make an excellent Halloween appetizer or a playful snack at any gathering. They offer a hearty dose of protein and calcium, especially if you use a reduced-fat or lower-sodium cheese option. Feel free to use whole wheat or gluten-free crackers to accommodate dietary needs, and you can swap in different types of cheese or even vegan cheese for a dairy-free version. No matter how you customize them, you’ll delight guests of all ages with this charming, tasty treat.
