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    Mozzarella Sticks Reindeer Snacks

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    Mozzarella Sticks Reindeer Snacks are the cutest Rudolph lookalikes this side of the North Pole. Toasty and cheesy, they make the best holiday nibbles for those little hands.


    The one and only Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! I sure like that guy. Luckily there's not just one Rudolph in this bunch. You'll want to snack on several of these bites, red noses and all.

    mozz-stick-rudolph_0031 On turquoise background

    I actually love cheesy mozzarella sticks. Dipped in marinara they have my snacking heart. Farm Rich Mozzarella Sticks are perfect for these tasty reindeer. I baked them according to package directions, all the while snapping some pretzel twists to create mini antlers. Add the antlers right when the sticks come out of the oven. I use the large pretzel twists because I they make the best shape, but you can use the minis too if you'd rather.

    Make mozzarella sticks reindeer for your holiday parties!

    While the cheese sticks are in the oven, I also prepare some little plastic bags filled with ketchup and mayo. You only need about a tablespoon in each bag. I snip a tiny corner off each and use the mayo for the eyes and the ketchup for the Rudolph-red noses.

    mozz-stick-rudolph_0016 on white plate w red napkins and ornaments

    I make the little edible eyeballs from black olives. My favorite trick: using a drinking straw to cut olive eyes! Just cut the eyeball with the straw and then blow just a bit to pop it out of the end. Love it!

    Close up of Mozzarella Stick Reindeers on blue platter

    Mozzarella Sticks Reindeer Snacks

    Tara Teaspoon
    Mozzarella sticks reindeer snacks are the cutest Rudolph lookalikes this side of the North Pole. Toasty and cheesy, they make the best holiday nibbles for those little hands.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 to 10 servings
    Calories 249 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pkg frozen Mozzarella Sticks (about 20)
    • 1 bag large pretzel twists
    • Mayonnaise
    • Ketchup
    • Black olives
    • Bamboo Skewers optional

    Instructions
     

    • Bake Mozzarella Sticks according to package directions.
    • Meanwhile, break pretzel twists into small pieces to make antlers for each cheese stick. Fill the corner of two small plastic bags with mayonnaise and ketchup. Snip a tiny corner from each.
    • Cut black olives with a drinking straw to make little eyeballs.
    • When mozzarella sticks are cooked, insert pretzel antlers and bamboo skewers, if using. Pipe mayonnaise on for eyes and top with black olive circles. Add a ketchup red nose. Serve warm.

    Notes

    While the cheese sticks are in the oven, I also prepare some little plastic bags filled with ketchup and mayo. You only need about a tablespoon in each bag. I snip a tiny corner off each and use the mayo for the eyes and the ketchup for the Rudolph-red noses.  I make the little edible eyeballs from black olives. My favorite trick: using a drinking straw to cut olive eyes! Just cut the eyeball with the straw and then blow just a bit to pop it out of the end. Love it!
     
    Nutritional numbers for 1 mozzarella stick.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 897mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 3mg
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    Recipe, photography and styling by Tara Teaspoon & Susan Vajaranant.

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    Filed Under: Appetizers, Christmas, Snacks Tagged With: christmas, hack, holiday, kid, kid food, mozzarella sticks, party food, reindeer, rudolph, snack, snack hack

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    1. Kara says

      December 07, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      I just bought frozen mozzarella sticks for the first time. I am going to have to make these, they are so cute!

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      • Tara says

        December 07, 2016 at 1:22 pm

        Ohhh you're going to get hooked! They are my favorite guilty-pleasure snack!

        Reply
    2. Mary Bench says

      July 16, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      The grandchildren will love these!

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