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Easy Schoolbus Cheese and Crackers Snack Boxes Perfect for Kids Parties

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Bright yellow, glossy, and just the right size to fit in little hands, these schoolbus-shaped cheese and crackers snack boxes are perfect for kids’ parties and casual gatherings. They combine fun shapes with a satisfying texture combo of creamy cheese and crunchy crackers.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz block of semi-firm cheese like cheddar, Colby Jack, or mild gouda
  • About 3 cups (90 g) sturdy crackers such as water crackers, buttery rounds, or whole grain
  • 10–12 thinly sliced black olives for wheels
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips for bus lights
  • 2–3 tablespoons mustard or cream cheese (optional spread to help glue cheese to crackers)
  • Fresh herbs or chives, finely chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your workspace by cleaning your cutting board and gathering all ingredients and tools (about 5 minutes).
  2. Slice the cheese block into slabs about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
  3. Using a schoolbus-shaped cookie cutter, press firmly into the cheese slabs to cut out bus shapes. Remove excess cheese. Aim for 15-20 buses (about 10 minutes).
  4. If crackers are not already bus-sized, use the same cutter to trim crackers to match the cheese shapes.
  5. Optionally spread a thin layer of mustard or cream cheese on each cracker to help the cheese stick better, then place a cheese bus on top.
  6. Add details by gently pressing two black olive slices on each side near the bottom as wheels and placing thin strips of red bell pepper as bus lights (about 10 minutes).
  7. Optionally sprinkle finely chopped chives or herbs around the edges for garnish.
  8. Arrange the snack boxes in small containers or trays, spacing them slightly to avoid squishing the details.

Notes

Let cheese sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before cutting to avoid cracking. Use a gentle sawing motion when cutting crackers to prevent crumbling. Use mustard or cream cheese sparingly to avoid soggy crackers. Press olive wheels gently to avoid cheese breaking. Prep toppings ahead to streamline assembly. Store crackers and cheese separately if prepping ahead to keep crackers crisp.

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