Gold Medal Olympic Ring Bites

Festive, colorful bite-sized appetizers inspired by the Olympic rings—perfect for parties and celebrations.

This recipe always brings fun and excitement to our family gatherings with its playful presentation and fresh flavors.

Ingredients

• Base: 20 round water crackers or mini rice cakes
• Cream Cheese Spread: 200 g (7 oz) cream cheese softened, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Toppings (to represent ring colors): 1/4 cup black olives sliced (black ring), 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved or red bell pepper diced (red ring), 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper diced (yellow ring), 1/4 cup cucumber diced or sliced (green ring), 1/4 cup blue corn tortilla chips crushed or blue food coloring (blue ring)
• Garnish: Fresh chives or parsley finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

Collect vegetable peels, food scraps, and trimmings while cooking to keep your kitchen clean and organized.

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Step 1:

In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and spreadable.

Step 2:

Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker or rice cake.

Step 3:

Arrange crackers in five interlocking rings on a large platter to mimic the Olympic rings layout.

Step 4:

Top each group of 4 crackers with one of the colored toppings: black olives for black, cherry tomatoes or red bell pepper for red, yellow bell pepper for yellow, cucumber for green, and blue corn chips (or a dot of blue-colored cream cheese) for blue.

Step 5:

Garnish with fresh chives or parsley, if desired.

Step 6:

Serve immediately for best texture.

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Making these appetizers together is a treasured family moment that always sparks laughter and creativity.

Required Tools

Mixing bowl, spatula or spoon, large serving platter, small knife for chopping

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (cream cheese, sour cream). Crackers may contain gluten. Check all product labels for allergens if substituting ingredients.

Nutritional Information

Per appetizer: Calories 60, Total Fat 3.5 g, Carbohydrates 6 g, Protein 1.5 g

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A simple yet festive appetizer to brighten any celebration or party table.

Recipe Questions

→ What ingredients create the colored toppings?

Black olives, cherry tomatoes or red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and blue corn tortilla chips or blue food coloring provide the vibrant colors.

→ Can this be made vegan-friendly?

Yes, by substituting plant-based cream cheese and sour cream for the dairy ingredients.

→ How should the appetizers be arranged?

Arrange crackers in five interlocking rings on a large platter to mimic the Olympic rings pattern.

→ Are there any suggested gourmet variations?

Try smoked salmon for the red ring or roasted eggplant for the black ring for an elevated touch.

→ What tools are needed to prepare these bites?

A mixing bowl, spatula or spoon, large serving platter, and a small knife for chopping are required.