Fruit N Cheese Bars Food

FRUIT 'N' CHEESE KABOBS

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The home economist in our test kitchen came up with this colorful combination. It's a simple, nutritious snack that's a snap to put together, much to the delight of busy holiday cooks! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 block (1 pound) Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 block (1 pound) cheddar cheese
1 block (1 pound) baby Swiss cheese
1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 to 2 pounds seedless green or red grapes
3 pints strawberries

Steps:

Cut cheese into chunks or slices. If desired, cut into shapes with small cutters. Alternately thread cheese and fruit onto wooden skewers. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

FRUIT AND CHEESE BOARD

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Who says cheese and sausage get to have all the fun? Make this a party go-to with any fruits that are in season. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

10 fresh strawberries, halved
8 fresh or dried figs, halved
2 small navel oranges, thinly sliced
12 ounces seedless red grapes (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 medium mango, halved and scored
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh blackberries
1/2 cup dried banana chips
2 large kiwifruit, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
12 ounces seedless watermelon (about 6 slices)
1/2 cup unblanched almonds
8 ounces Brie cheese
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

On a large platter or cutting board, arrange fruit, almonds and cheeses. Place honey in a small jar; tuck jar among fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

FRUIT 'N CHEESE SNACK MIX

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Clever use of a pipe cleaner and plastic bag turn cheese and fruit into a fun, butterfly-shape snack. (Pssst-get the kids involved making these!)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Party Center

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 oz. KRAFT Cheddar Cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup strawberries, quartered
1/4 cup seedless green grapes, halved

Steps:

Place cheese in 1 side of resealable sandwich-size plastic bag; loosely tie pie cleaner or twist tie around middle of bag. Place fruit in other end of bag; seal bag, then twist pipe cleaner tightly to separate cheese from fruit.
Curl ends of pipe cleaner to resemble antennae of a butterfly.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Untwist pipe cleaner, leaving bag sealed. Gently shake bag to mix fruit and cheese. Open bag and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g