Crunchy Rice Crackers Topped with Goat Cheese and Edamame

Score a slam dunk at your next dinner party with these quick and addictive edamame-topped cheese crackers! While the flavors here may seem familiar, the unexpected combination will keep your guests coming back for more. Pair this finger food with our effortless Moscow Mule recipe for a winning duo.

Shopping List: We've used Ka-Me brand rice crackers and chile oil in this recipe, which can usually be found in the Asian section of your local supermarket. In a pinch, opt for any neutral-flavored cracker like water biscuits.

Let's Get Cracking: If you're low on time, skip step 1 and simply allow the frozen edamame to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Prep the edamame up to a day ahead for time-saving convenience.

🛍️ Yield: 24 crackers⚡️ Difficulty: Easy⏱️ Total: 10 mins🕜 Active: 5 mins

Ingredients (5)

8 ounces frozen shelled edamame (about 1 3/4 cups)
24 rice crackers
5 ounces chèvre (fresh goat cheese)
3 scallions, ends trimmed and very thinly sliced
Hot chile oil

Instructions

Whip up a batch of boiling water in a medium pot over high heat. Once bubbling away, pop in the edamame and cook according to package directions. Drain beans and chill 'em with cold water until they're thoroughly cooled. Give them a good drain to remove excess moisture. If necessary, add salt to taste.
Arrange your crackers and slather half a teaspoon of that delectable chevre on each one. Stack up 3-5 edamame, a pinch of scallions, and a few drops of your favorite hot chile oil on each cracker creation. Dish them out and let the good times roll!

Wine Pairing: A Domaines Barons de Rothschild Réserve Spéciale Bordeaux Blanc is just bae to this goat cheese situation. Despite Sauvignon Blanc often being goat cheese's BFF, its intensity might not gel with the delicate flavors of the rice crackers and edamame. Instead, consider opting for this Bordeaux blend, which boasts a near-equilibrium of Sauvignon and Sémillon, offering a softer, rounder flavor profile to accentuate the dish without overpowering it[2].

🍷👉 Alternative Cracker Options:While KA-ME Rice Crackers are our cracker of choice, fear not! For a neutral-flavored cracker alternative, you can try these options in a pinch:

Mary's Gone Crackers Original: With a mild flavor profile and a knack for versatility, these crackers work well with assorted toppings, such as cheese or nut spreads[1].
Back To Nature Multi-Seed Rice Thins Crackers: For a lighter texture and flavor, these crackers serve up a good substitute for KA-ME Rice Crackers[1].
Lundberg Thin Stackers: Feeling adventurous? If rice crackers are more your style, but KA-ME isn't available, thin rice crackers like Lundberg's will do the trick[1].
Blue Diamond Almonds Rice Cracker Snacks: If you want to stick with the rice cracker vibe, these almond rice crackers offer another handy alternative[4].
Hot Kid Shelly Senbei Japanese Style Rice Crackers: For a taste of the Far East, try these senbei-style crackers with a hint of Japanese flair[3]. 🇯🇵🍚

Happy snacking, party goers! 🎉🥳💕👍

For an alternative to the recipe's intended cheese cracker, consider Mary's Gone Crackers Original or Back To Nature Multi-Seed Rice Thins Crackers, which can be used with a variety of toppings, such as edamame and scallions.
In case you need to substitute the Ka-Me rice crackers, Lundberg Thin Stackers might be a suitable option if you prefer the rice cracker texture, while Blue Diamond Almonds Rice Cracker Snacks are another alternative to maintain the rice cracker vibe.
If you'd like to explore different flavors, Hot Kid Shelly Senbei Japanese Style Rice Crackers offer an exotic twist, adding a hint of Japanese flair to your edamame-topped cheese crackers.

Crunchy Rice Crackers Topped with Goat Cheese and Edamame