# What You'll Need:
→ Crackers
01 - 24 whole wheat crackers, round or square
02 - 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced into 24 small squares
→ Roasted Red Pepper Dip
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
05 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Decoration
09 - 24 thin strips black olives
10 - 24 small squares yellow bell pepper or cheddar cheese
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - Arrange crackers in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and top each with a slice of cheddar cheese.
03 - Bake for 4 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted but not bubbling. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Blend until smooth.
05 - Spoon or pipe a dollop of the dip onto the center of each cheese-topped cracker.
06 - Place a strip of black olive across the dip to resemble a belt, then set a small square of yellow bell pepper or cheddar cheese in the center as the buckle.
07 - Arrange crackers on a platter and serve immediately.
