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Cheese and Meat Skewers


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

A fun and easy appetizer made with a variety of cheeses, meats, and fruits, perfect for gatherings!


Ingredients

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  • 12 plastic cups
  • 24 6-inch bamboo toothpicks
  • 12 cubes sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
  • 12 cubes pepper jack cheese (about 8 ounces)
  • 24 slices salami
  • 24 slices pepperoni
  • 12 whole strawberries
  • 12 whole blackberries
  • 36 whole blueberries
  • 12 macarons (or another cookie)
  • 24 chocolate covered pretzels (or plain pretzels)
  • 12 crackers

Instructions

  1. Prep any ingredients, including cutting cheese cubes or slicing meats. Gather 12 individual cups, 24 large toothpicks, and the rest of your ingredients.
  2. On 12 toothpicks, arrange 1 whole strawberry, 1 whole blackberry, and 2-3 blueberries.
  3. On the other 12 toothpicks, arrange 1 cube of cheddar cheese, 1 cube of pepper jack cheese, 2 slices of salami, and 2 slices of pepperoni.
  4. Place 1 fruit skewer, 1 meat and cheese skewer, 1 cracker, 2 chocolate covered pretzels, and 1 macaron into each individual cup.
  5. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Experiment with different cheeses and meats to customize your skewers.
  • Chill the ingredients before serving for a refreshing taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup