Cucumber Crocodile

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Cucumber crocodiles were huge when I was a kid growing up in Germany and we had them for every birthday party or other kid events. I have brought them to my daughter's school events and people always love them. You can skewer it with other little finger foods as well.

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Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber

  • 1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese cubes

  • 2 black whole peppercorns

  • 1 slice carrot

  • 1 ½ cups red grapes

  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Cut a small slice of cucumber off the bottom so the cucumber is leveled and lays flat. Make a horizontal cut in the front, about 3 inches deep, and cut out a thin slice of cucumber for the mouth.

  2. Cut a zigzag pattern into the top and bottom of the mouth using a small, sharp knife to create teeth. Bend a toothpick in half and stick inside the mouth, so it stays open a little bit. Cut out 2 half-circles of Cheddar cheese to make the eyes and push in a peppercorn as the pupil. Let carrot slice peek out of the mouth for the tongue.

  3. Skewer 1 Cheddar cube and 1 grape on toothpicks and stick them into the cucumber crocodile.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

37 Calories
3g Fat
1g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 37
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg 2%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 27mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.