It is my favorite time of year for many reasons, one being all of the delicious food we are able to enjoy during this festive season with friends and family. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner or participating in a potluck style holiday, this Apple Cheddar Melts recipe is incredibly simple to create and delicious too!
This bite-sized appetizer offers the perfect mix between sweet and savory with a crunch, and the best part is it only takes 5 minutes total! It’s a great appetizer to tide your guests over until the main course.
If you’re a fan of TRISCUIT crackers, read on to grab the recipe below.
Today’s post is sponsored by Mondelez International. All opinions are my own.
5 Minute Thanksgiving Appetizer – Apple Cheddar Melts:
Measurements with easy to follow printable directions are available at the bottom of this post.
Ingredients:
- sugar
- ground cinnamon
- red and green apple
- extra-sharp cheddar cheese or shredded cheese
- 40 TRISCUIT crackers
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
2. Cut cheese slices diagonally in half. Mix cinnamon and sugar in medium bowl. Add apple slices and toss to coat.
3. Place crackers on baking sheet; top with cheese and apples.
4. Bake 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.
I paired this tasty appetizer with butternut squash dip from scratch. Let’s just say – the entire appetizer was gone fairly quickly.
Print the recipe below!
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Apple Cheddar Bites
An easy 5 minute appetizer for holidays and parties
Ingredients
½ cup sugar ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 each small red and green apple, cut into 20 slices 1 pkg (8 oz) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 20 slices (I opted for shredded cheese) 40 TRISCUIT crackers
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees 2. Cut cheese slices diagonally in half. Mix cinnamon and sugar in medium bowl. Add apple slices and toss to coat. 3. Place crackers on baking sheet; top with cheese and apples. 4. Bake 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.
Do you have a favorite party appetizer that you like to serve friends and family this time of year?
This Apple-Cheddar Melts recipe is blogger tested and approved! Look out for more holiday entertaining recipes coming your way soon!
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Julie Wood says
This is a unique and fun way to make an appetizer and I want to make it for Thanksgiving this year! Thanks for the idea!
Anne Marie Carter says
These look delicious! The combination of cheddar cheese, and apples sounds great!
allisondownes says
This looks good! I never would have thought of this type of combination. I bet it tastes yummy. Thanks for sharing.
Leah says
These look really good!!! My kids would even eat these, especially my daughter!!
youngmommycc says
Those Apple Cheddar Melts look delicious! This would be a great app for adults and kids alike… I’ll have to try them!
Janell says
I am visiting from the Frugal Friday Link Up Party. This looks delish! I am going to make this before thanksgiving. 😉 thanks for sharing!
debra p says
Time is flying! I love savory and sweet together and this looks like a yummy and convenient recipe! Thanks!
Kait says
My friend is obsessed with triscuits! I can’t wait to share this recipe with her!
Jennifer H says
Awesome! Thanks for the share Kait. 🙂
Anne says
These look tasty, I love cheese and apples together.
ellisfan14 says
I bet that is delicious with the butternut squash dip! I love anything with apples.
misstywatson says
This looks very unique and delicious! I’ll definitely be making this soon!
James Robert says
This sounds real good with that dip, never had anything like this before
Heather Hayes Panjon says
This Recipe Looks Delicious! I Love TRISCUIT Crackers, This Is A Fun Recipe!
Jennifer H says
🙂
Stacie @ DivineLifestyle.com says
These really look great!
Dorothy Teel says
How neat an idea thank you Nabisco for such great and varied products, I love the idea of the apples and cheese together and I also love the recipe for Ham ‘n Swiss Spicy Jamwiches on Nabisco site.
alittlebiteoflife says
This sounds yummy-cheddar and apples together! I bet it would taste great with sliced pears too!
Jennifer H says
True, I bet those would be a delicious substitute.
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says
My nieces and nephews would love this while we’re all together during Thanksgiving week!
{Erica}EverythingMomandBaby says
I could see this being a great snack for the kids!
Cynthia Sizemore says
This would be a fast easy appetizer for thanksgiving day.
Debi@ The Spring Mount 6 Pack says
I can not believe it is already November. Time is flying, but these look fantastic.
Maria says
Yum! I bet the kids would love to munch on this for Thanksgiving!
Jennifer H says
Adults will find them irresistible too! 😉
Erin Ellis says
Those look super yummy! I know my kids would love them too.
SoberJulie says
These look delicious, what a fab combo of flavours for a simple appetizer!
Jennifer H says
Thanks Julie!
shelly peterson says
These look really good and would be a great healthy snack