Game Day Meat & Cheese Platter

Let’s talk Meat & Cheese Platters!  That’s this week’s #HandCraftedEdibles theme, after all!

I love meat & cheese trays because they’re so incredibly versatile!

I called today’s tray a game day platter because I whipped this up while we watched the Green Bay Packer Game last week.  But it also works well for board game nights with friends.  Or Thanksgiving snackies, or Christmas parties!  Or even use a disposable or inexpensive tray and bring it as a hostess gift!  There’s end to the meat and cheese tray’s usefulness.

Plus, you can use whatever meats and cheese you have on hand!  There’s no need for special tools, just roll the meats and cut the cheeses into triangles and you’re all set!  I also like to add some fresh fruit for a little extra variety and that pop of color.

Here’s what’s on my tray:

Meats:

Dry Salami

Black Pepper Dry Salami

Teriyaki Beef Sticks

Dry Coppa

Prosciutto

Cheeses:

Baby Bel Cheese

Colby-jack

Cheddar

Swiss

Beer Cheese Dip

Goat Cheese

Crackers:

Bacon Ritz

Pita Chips

Homemade Soft Pretzels

Pretzel Sticks

Saltines

Garnishes:

Pickles

Sweet Peppers

Cherry Tomatoes

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Jam

Strawberries

Blackberries

Grapes

But wait!  There's More!

Here's what we're posting this week...

• Amy's Cooking Adventures shared her Game Day Meat and Cheese Platter
• Making Miracles made The Perfect Cheese Tray
• Christmas Tree Lane posted How to Set Up a Cheese Platter
• A Day in the Life on the Farm wrote about Peach Jalapeno Cheese
• Culinary Adventures with Camilla rolled some Festive Savory Cheese Truffles

In an effort to make all of my holiday gifts this year, we are sharing recipes for hand-crafted treats. Over the course of twelve weeks, we'll be sharing recipes that you can make at home to give to friends and loved ones. We hope you'll follow along for inspiration. You can find out more information, including the schedule: here.

This week, we are sharing recipes about one of my favorite holiday appetizers: the cheese tray.

Next week, check back for our recipes to inspire you to go nutty. Think spiced nuts, nutty fruitcake, or whatever floats your nutty boat! Don't forget to check out our #handcraftededibles pinterest board.