There are crackers and cheesethen there’sfancycrackers and cheese.

If serrano sounds too hot for your cracker appetizer, opt for our classicjalapeno jelly recipeor a purchased version.

Plain yogurt can also stand in for creme fraiche if desired.

twelve crackers with toppings

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Drizzle on a little balsamic if you’d like.

Kid-Pleaser Cracker Toppings

There’s a reason we call these cracker toppings “kid-friendly.”

Stack crackers withpeanut butterand banana slices just like their favorite brown-bag sandwich.

Cracker with aged cheddar and apple

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We take this cracker snack recipe one step furtherinto dessert territoryby substituting achocolate-hazelnut spreadfor peanut butter.

Even adults won’t be able to resist.

Pick up a bottle of your favorite vino, then use it to make homemade wine jelly.

charcuterie plate with berry-serrano pepper jelly

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Mediterranean Treat

Want a snack that transports your taste buds across the globe?

Look no further than thisMediterranean-inspiredcracker topping.

Triple-Olive Tapenade

Three different kinds of olives make this tapenade shine.

Cracker with crème fraiche, cucumber, smoked salmon, dill, and cracked pepper

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Company’s Coming

Need your cheese and crackers to be dressed to impress?

Keep the cracker toppings as is, or add a small slice of prosciutto before garnishing with Parmesan.

Each one is like its ownbite-size dessert.

Cracker with fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, and salt

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It’s almost likesampling salsaandguacamoleat the same time.

Add an extra crunch and gourmet appeal to this bite-size appetizer with a nut-based cracker.

Greek-Inspired

Use yourfavorite hummus spreadas a starting point for thishealthy snack.

Cracker with Nutella and banana

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Simply omit the feta crumbles to make a vegan cracker topping.

cheese board with crackers and wine jelly

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Cracker with cream cheese, green olive tapenade, and sliced green olives

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Triple-Olive Tapenade

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Cracker with mustard, gruyere, roast beef, and cracked pepper

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Cracker with ricotta, pesto, and parmesan shard

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bowl of basil pesto with olive oil

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Cracker with ricotta cheese, raspberry, and shaved dark chocolate

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Cracker with avocado, pico, cilantro, and chili powder

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Cracker with blue cheese and honey

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Cracker with hummus, chopped peppers, feta, and oregano seasoning

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