Cheese Finger Food

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Recipe Information

Serving Size

1 serving

Yield

Makes 1 serving

Nutrition Information

One serving is 90 calories, 6 g fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 250 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, and 8 g protein

Key

c = cup, T = tablespoon, t = teaspoon, lb = pound, oz = ounce, fl oz = fluid ounce, pkg = package

Ingredients

  • 1 String cheese, mozzarella, halved
  • 1 t Bell pepper, green, sliced into 2 - ½ in wide pieces
  • ½ t Cream cheese, light

Directions

  1. CARVE a shallow area for a fingernail just below the rounded end of each string cheese half.
  2. MARK the joint right below the nail as well as the knuckle joint by CARVING out tiny horizontal wedges of cheese.
  3. For the fingernails, SET the bell pepper skin side down on the table and trim the pulp so the pepper is half as thick.
  4. CUT the strips into nail shapes and stick them in place at the ends of the fingers with dabs of cream cheese.

Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services

Get Fresh! is an initiative of the Chickasaw Nation. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. For more information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or the FDP Grocery Stores, visit www.GetFreshCooking.com.