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With the 4th of July just around the corner

You might need a last minute snack or appetizer for your celebration!

If you have  bread,  cheese, mayonnaise and a cookie cutter,

you can make these!

Since we’re celebrating on the coast,

I made some “goldfish” too

This is a quick and popular snack you can make for any occasion

Use any bread you like, I used Pepperidge Farm thin white for the stars

and a thicker sour dough for the fish

Spread cut bread with a thick layer of mayonnaise

pssst…pretend you don’t see that light Hellman’s,

use Duke’s it’s so much better!

Then cover with a generous amount of grated cheese

Bake about 15 minutes

and you have a delightful little nibble that everyone will rave about!

Find a fun plate or tray to use for serving that goes with your theme or occasion

Firecracker Charger tutorial

The better the cheese the better the taste!

You can make these with Pimiento Cheese too

Garnish ideas

Fish: add chives to look like scales, perhaps a piece of olive for an eye…

Stars: place on a blue plate and garnish with red pepper or tomato pieces

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Cheese Stars

a fast, easy and festive snack that everyone will love!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, cheese, cookie cutter, mayonnaise
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Equipment

  • cookie cutters

Ingredients

  • bread slices I use Pepperidge Farm thin bread
  • quality Mayonnaise, I like Duke's
  • grated sharp cheddar, or any cheese
  • fresh shaved Parmesan,optional

Instructions

  • Cut the bread slices into shapes or into 1/4s
  • Toast lightly, then spread with a generous layer of mayonnaise
  • Top with grated cheese
  • Bake at 350-400 degrees for 10 minutes, watching carefully, until toasts are golden and cheese has melted
  • Remove from oven and top with Parmesan if desired and return toasts to oven for 1 more minute to melt
  • Serve hot or at room temperature

Notes

These are great with cocktails, soup or salad
Use any type of bread or cheese you like
Use a rolling pin to flatten bread slices if you want to make your own thin bread


Celebrate!

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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:

Meal Plan Monday  Happiness is Homemade  Love Your Creativity

Over the Moon  Between Naps on the Porch,

Make it Pretty Monday  Turn About Tuesday  Celebrate Your Story,

All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Tasty Tuesday   Oh My Heartsie Girl  Full Plate Thursday  Centerpiece Wednesday

Thursday Favorite Things  Creatively Crafty   Creative Cumpulsions

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