Prepare a medium-sized pot full of boiling water. Drop the eggs carefully into the boiling water. Use a large slotted spoon to lower the eggs into the hot water without them slamming to the bottom of the pot and cracking. Set a timer for 8 minutes and allow them to boil in the water. Once the timer is up, drain the water and leave the eggs in the pan’s bottom. Fill the pan to the top with ice and add cold water. Allow the eggs to sit until thoroughly chilled. Crack them and peel the shell off the eggs. Slice in half.
Step 2
Toast the almonds in a preheated oven set to 325 F for 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant. Allow to cool. Alternatively, you can use an air fryer set at 350 F for 3 minutes.
Step 3
In the meantime, slice the cheddar cheese into ½” cubes. Slice the cucumbers into ¼” slices and use a cookie cutter to cut fun shapes out of them (optional). Line a glass container or bento box with cupcake liners. Fill each liner with one of the ingredients above. Keep a lid on the container and store it in the fridge until ready to serve. If transporting as a lunch box, be sure to use a cooler bag to keep ingredients chill until lunchtime.