Cucumber Crocodile

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Cucumber Crocodile). 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.

Brief

Prep 40 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 servings

Cucumber Crocodile

Ingredients

1 large cucumber

1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese cubes

2 black whole peppercorns

1 slice carrot

1 ½ cups red grapes

toothpicks

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Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Cucumber Crocodile

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 36.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.2g 5%

Carbohydrates: 0.6g

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 2.9g 4%

Saturated Fat: 1.8g 9%

Cholesterol: 9.1mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 119.8IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.4mg 1%

Folate: 2.4mcg 1%

Calcium: 64.4mg 6%

Iron: 0.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 4.1mg 2%

Potassium: 27.1mg 1%

Sodium: 53.9mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 25.9

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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