Meat & Cheese Platter
A meat and cheese platter is a great addition to any party and surprisingly easy to prepare. With Christmas gatherings right around the corner, this seemed like a great post for you guys. Although not mentioned, I also like to throw in some roasted pecans as edible garnishes!
You can use a wide variety of meats and cheese or keep it simple with a smaller crowd. You can provide crackers or bread, so people can assemble their own sandwiches too.
Creating your own meat and cheese platter is all a matter of personal taste, availability and budget. So go ahead and make it how you like it and enjoy.
Meat Cheese Plate Ideas Recipe
Author: Kelli
Recipe type: Appetizer
Ingredients
Meat Ideas
- • Turkey
- • Chicken
- • Ham
- • Salami
- • Pepperoni
- • Roast beef
- • Pastrami
- • Prosciutto
Cheese Ideas
- • Cheddar
- • Havarti
- • Swiss
- • Gouda
- • Blue cheese
- • Brie
- • Cream cheese
- • Other gourmet cheeses
Accompaniments
- • Sliced veggies
- • Slice fruits
- • Bread
- • Crackers
Instructions
- Assembling Your Platter
- How you assemble your platter will depend on the meat and cheese you choose and how they’re cut. Thinly sliced meats can be rolled up and arranged on the platter. Sliced cheese can be layers from the outside of the platter to the inside. Cubed cheeses can be arranged together.
- Garnish with kale or parsley. Throw on some grapes for more visual appeal and color.
About Kelli Miller
The grocery store upcharge for party platters is amazing, isn’t it? It’s so easy to make them oneself.
Meghan recently posted..Meals for a Family with a New Baby
You had me at “cheese.” Such good ideas. Thanks!
Hope @ Fairhope Supply Co. recently posted..Christmas at the Grand Hotel