Simple Way to Cucumber Beetle Eggs

Cucumber Crocodile

In the case of cucumber beetles, the ladybugs eat the pests' eggs, discouraging growth.

Recipe Summary 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.

Ingredients | Cucumber Beetle Eggs

1 large cucumber

1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese cubes

2 black whole peppercorns

1 slice carrot

1 ½ cups red grapes

toothpicks

Directions

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.

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.

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

Info | Cucumber Beetle Eggs

prep: 40 mins total: 40 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 servings

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