Snacklebox

Name: Snacklebox
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 3 trays of Cabot Cracker Cuts such as Pepper Jack, Extra Sharp Cheddar and Colby Jack Cheese; Crackers (choose a variety of shapes, sizes and flavors; include gluten free rice crackers as an option); Mini pretzels or pretzel sticks, or other crunchy snack such as sesame sticks; Pepperoni, salami and/or ham, cubed or sliced; Fresh fruit such as apple or peach, sliced; Fresh berries and/or grapes such as blackberries, blueberries, red or green grapes; Fresh sliced or whole veggies such as baby carrots, snap peas, celery, bell peppers; Pickles and/or olives; Nuts such as peanuts, cashews or mixed

Servings

10

Prep Time

20 minutes

Fishing for a new snack idea? Catch the Snacklebox trend and reel in your family and friends with this creative snack idea - in a fishing tackle box! These Snackleboxes make a fun and creative way to store and present a charcuterie board or cheese tray. It’s an easy and versatile snack idea that travels well to picnics, campsites or on the boat. This is a great snack to get the kids involved with.

We recommend buying new trays, such as Flambeau Tough 5005 Divided and not using the extra dividers. Give it a good washing and let dry. Then the fun begins. Simply load it up with your favorite Cabot cheeses. Cabot Cracker Cut Slices are a convenient option for the Snacklebox. Pepper Jack, Extra Sharp and Colby Jack is a great selection of spicy, tangy and mild cheeses sure to check all the cheese lover boxes. Select a couple of your favorite crackers or pretzels, sliced fruit and berries, and sliced fresh or pickles veggies to compliment the cheeses. Sliced or cubed pepperoni or salami adds some protein. And if you like, bring along some mustard and sweet jam or chutney to complete this fun and tasty treat for your next camping trip or cookout.

After filling the tackle box sections, lay a sheet of plastic wrap over the top, close and lock the lid, and place in the refrigerator until you’re ready to hit the road or water. Depending on how far in advance you are assembling the Snacklebox, you may want to hold out the crackers and add just before serving. Just place on the top of your other packed cooler items and it’s ready when you are. This is one of those treats that’s fun to surprise your friends with.

Ingredients

3 trays of Cabot Cracker Cuts such as Pepper Jack, Extra Sharp Cheddar and Colby Jack Cheese
Crackers (choose a variety of shapes, sizes and flavors; include gluten free rice crackers as an option)
Mini pretzels or pretzel sticks, or other crunchy snack such as sesame sticks
Pepperoni, salami and/or ham, cubed or sliced
Fresh fruit such as apple or peach, sliced
Fresh berries and/or grapes such as blackberries, blueberries, red or green grapes
Fresh sliced or whole veggies such as baby carrots, snap peas, celery, bell peppers
Pickles and/or olives
Nuts such as peanuts, cashews or mixed

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Directions

PREPARE the tackle box by washing and drying the plastic tray(s).
SCOPE out the tackle box sections to determine how many snack options and what sizes you will need.
PREPARE the fresh fruits and vegetables by washing, drying and cutting to appropriate sizes for the tackle box sections.
ARRANGE your selected snack options in the tackle box sections paying attention to color, texture and flavor to create an attractive box.
COVER the snacks with plastic wrap, close the box and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Recipe Tips

Depending on how far in advance you are planning to assemble your Snacklebox, you may want to add the crackers right before serving so they will be crisp.

Use smaller tackleboxes to bring hummus or Pimento Dip and fresh sliced veggies, or cheese and vegetable kabobs to your next campfire gathering.