# What You'll Need:
→ Breads & Crackers
01 - 16 cocktail rye bread squares
02 - 16 multigrain cracker rectangles
03 - 16 breadstick segments, 2 inches each
→ Cheeses
04 - 120 grams aged cheddar, sliced
05 - 120 grams herbed cream cheese
06 - 120 grams gouda, sliced
→ Vegetables & Garnishes
07 - 1 cucumber, sliced into thin rectangles
08 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
09 - 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 2 avocados, sliced
11 - 1 small bunch chives, cut into 2-inch lengths
→ Extras
12 - 16 pitted green olives
13 - 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
14 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
15 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Arrange a large platter or wooden board as the foundation for the stacked bites.
02 - Lay out cocktail rye bread squares and multigrain crackers in clusters that resemble city blocks.
03 - Layer slices of cheddar and gouda on selected bread and cracker pieces to build vertical layers.
04 - Use herbed cream cheese to attach cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado slices between cheese layers or atop stacks for color and height.
05 - Insert breadstick segments upright into some stacks to enhance verticality and visual interest.
06 - Top with halved cherry tomatoes, green olives, and chive lengths to mimic an urban skyline.
07 - Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with black sesame seeds, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
08 - Present the platter for guests to select and enjoy their favorite stacked bites.
