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Get ready to buzz with excitement, young chefs! Today, we’re going to make some delightful Bee-Shaped Cheese Bites that are perfect for a snack, picnic, or a buzzing birthday party. These little bites are so cute, you’ll almost feel guilty eating them—but don’t worry, they’re not real bees, just cheesey fun!

Ingredients

• 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (feel free to swap for your favorite cheese!)
• 8 oz of cream cheese, softened (can use a dairy-free alternative)
• 1/2 cup of chopped black olives (or you can use edible eyes for a fun twist!)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder (add a little "buzz" to the flavor!)
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1-2 teaspoons of honey (because every bee loves honey!)
• 1 packet of crackers (for snacking and serving)
• A sprinkle of love and fun (the most important ingredient!)

Instructions

1. Gather Your Ingredients: Grab your cheesy essentials and mix in a dash of creativity! Think of this as a buzzing kitchen adventure.
2. Mix Your Cheeses: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar and softened cream cheese. Stir like a bee collecting nectar!
3. Add the Flavors: Toss in the garlic powder, onion powder, and honey. Whisk it good! Pretend the bowl is a beehive and you’re stirring up some bee magic!
4. Shape Your Bees: Once it's all mixed together, it’s time to mold your little bee bites! Shape the cheese mixture into tiny bee bodies—about the size of a golf ball. Give them a pinch at one end to make a cute bee shape.
5. Buzz It Up: If you have extra cheese, roll it into tiny balls to create bee heads, or use the olives as eyes! Give your bee a goofy grin with some cream cheese!
6. Plate Your Creation: Place your buzzing bees on a plate, surrounded by crackers. Did you create a buzzing gang of bees? Snap a pic and show us!

Fun Bug Fact

Did you know that honeybees can fly up to 15 miles per hour? That’s like your speed if you’re racing to snack time! Just imagine these bites zooming around like little bees in flight!

Safety Tip

Always be careful when using kitchen tools! If you're using sharp objects like knives or graters, be sure to ask an adult for help. Safety first, little chefs!

Final Touch

Don’t forget to decorate your buzzing creations! You can use chopped herbs for wings or little pretzels to complete your bee's body. Can you make a whole bee family with different cheeses? What will their names be?

Complexity Level

Easy (Adult assistance might be needed for grating and shaping.)

Now it’s time to take flight with your  🌼 Snap a pic and tag @BugZooInc on Instagram! We can't wait to see your buzzing creations! 🐝✨

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Take pictures of your bug-tastic creations before they disappear into hungry mouths! Happy baking and let the bug adventures begin! 🐞✨ 🐞 Follow us on Instagram for more bug-tastic fun!@BugZooInc

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