# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese
01 - 7 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into ¾-inch cubes
→ Garnishes
02 - 2 tbsp chopped chives or fresh parsley (optional)
03 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds or toasted sesame seeds (optional)
→ Crunchy Base
04 - 24 thin pretzel sticks
→ Optional Additions
05 - 24 seedless red or green grapes
06 - 24 cherry tomato halves
# Directions:
01 - Arrange the sharp cheddar cheese cubes on a tray or plate.
02 - Optionally roll or sprinkle some cheese cubes with chopped chives, parsley, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds to add variety.
03 - Skewer each cheese cube onto one end of a pretzel stick to mimic a sparkler.
04 - Add a grape or cherry tomato half to the pretzel stick before skewering the cheese cube for extra color and flavor.
05 - Arrange the sparklers upright on a serving platter and serve immediately for a festive presentation.
