Creamy cream cheese mixed with fresh tomatoes, celery & onions makes for a perfect spread when eaten over your favorite crackers! Super easy party appetizer!
It’s *almost*Friday friends. One more day and weekend will be here. Yesterday I seriously felt the wrath of wednesday and understood why it’s in true sense a hump day. I was so tired and all I wanted was this week to end so I can sleep countless hours and be as lazy as possible. Well with that possibility still far away, I decided to make it feel like weekend by eating a dinner of cheese & crackers and wine. Yes that’s totally acceptable if you are a grown up!
Recently Blue diamond sent me some samples of their new Nut Thin crackers. I have always loved their almonds especially salt & vinegar flavored and I can finish a box in one sitting. Now these crackers are my new favorite snack. But let me be honest : The first time I tried them I wasn’t impressed at all. They felt way too healthy but then I tried them again the next day and I was all over them.I have no clue what changed but I am going to stock up on these. I finished half a box last night . I am now in love with these crackers. Usually I am not much of a cracker person but these have changed me forever. I prefer them plain most of the time but to make it fancy, I do like this cream cheese spread.
And the best part : These are wheat & gluten free!! Made with real ingredients, you will be totally eating them without any guilt.
This coming week we will be in Atlanta for a super short trip and I would love to know some of your favorite food joints there? I am hoping to atleast try few good places in this trip as I have heard so much good stuff about Atlanta food scene. Let me know!
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- Around 30 crackers (Almond Blue Diamond "Nut Thins")
- 4 oz cream cheese ( full fat or low fat)
- Salt to taste
- 1-2 tsp basil powder
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tbsp finely chopped celery
- 2 tbsp finely chopped tomato plus additional for topping
- Few celery or cilantro leaves for topping
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature so it's easy to work with.
- In a bowl, add cream cheese, salt, basil, tomatoes, onion and celery and mix. Taste and adjust as per your taste.
- Now take one cracker at a time and spread decent amount of cream cheese spread and top it off with some cilantro or celery leaves and few finely chopped tomato pieces. Serve immediately.
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Christina @ Bake with Christina says
May 7, 2015 at 7:49 PMWhat a great idea for a quick party snack – those look yummy!! 🙂
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:22 PMThanks!
Sumit says
May 7, 2015 at 8:47 PMHi Ami,
You always bring different ideas. Loving it your passion and creativity.
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:21 PMAwwww thanks!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
May 7, 2015 at 11:45 PMWhat a fun and delicious appetizer! Love how easy they are to whip up!
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:20 PMThanks!
Shweta A says
May 8, 2015 at 3:01 AMthis looks very delightful and delicious. Must have been a treat 🙂 Lovely appetizer
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:20 PMThanks!!
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
May 8, 2015 at 9:42 AMwhat a GREAT appetizer! yum!
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:19 PMThanks friend!!
nicole ~ cooking for keeps says
May 8, 2015 at 11:38 AMMmmm love those little crackers! What a perfect snack!
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:19 PMThanks Nicole!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
May 9, 2015 at 3:50 AMYummy yummy yummy cheese bite. Sound AWESOME! 🙂
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:17 PMThanks friend!!
Zainab says
May 10, 2015 at 6:34 PMOh these are just perfect. I love love the idea 🙂
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:17 PMThanks girl!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
May 10, 2015 at 9:16 PMI am such a snacker…these look delicious!
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:17 PMThanks Denise!
Marcie says
May 10, 2015 at 9:49 PMI love Nut Thins, and this dip looks incredible, Ami! Pinned.
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:16 PMThanks for pinning!
Daniela says
May 10, 2015 at 10:08 PMLooks like the perfect appetizer to me. Beautiful colors and flavors.
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:16 PMThanks Daniela!!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
May 11, 2015 at 7:54 AMAlmond thins sounds amazing. What a great little snack.
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:15 PMThanks!!
Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker says
May 11, 2015 at 11:50 AMYUM! I’ve got a TON of cream cheese in the fridge, totally picking up some crackers and making this app! Thanks for the idea 🙂
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:15 PMYes do it!!
Linda @ Veganosity says
May 11, 2015 at 1:57 PMI’d be totally happy eating these for dinner. With vegan cream cheese of course. 🙂
naivecookcooks says
May 14, 2015 at 12:15 PMThanks Linda!!