Patchwork Quilt Meats Cheese (Printer View)

Colorful meats and cheeses arranged in a patchwork pattern, accented with mustard lines for visual appeal.

# What you'll need:

→ Meats

01 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz ham, sliced

→ Cheeses

04 - 3.5 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz provolone, sliced

→ Garnishes & Condiments

07 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
08 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
09 - Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped (optional)

# Method:

01 - Cut all meats and cheeses into consistent 2-inch squares.
02 - On a large serving platter or board, arrange the squares alternating meats and cheeses to form a patchwork pattern.
03 - Using a squeeze bottle or piping bag, draw lines of whole grain and Dijon mustard between the squares to resemble stitching.
04 - Sprinkle finely chopped parsley or chives over the assembled arrangement if desired.
05 - Serve immediately, offering toothpicks or small forks for convenient tasting.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you really spent twenty minutes.
  • Everyone gets exactly what they want since you're basically building a personalized flavor palette on one board.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about the meditative process of cutting and arranging.
02 -
  • The secret to clean squares is a very sharp knife and a clean cut-board—don't try to saw through cheese, let the blade do the work.
  • Arrange on your serving board right before guests arrive because meats and cheeses start to dry out if they sit uncovered for too long.
03 -
  • Buy pre-sliced meats and cheeses from a good deli counter and ask them to cut them slightly thicker than usual so your squares hold their shape.
  • Do a quick taste of each ingredient before you arrange—sometimes one piece of cheese or meat is off and swapping brands makes all the difference.
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