Gingerbread Man Savory Charcuterie (Printer View)

Festive platter with meats, cheeses, and vegetables arranged as a gingerbread man for gatherings.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 6 slices prosciutto
02 - 6 slices salami
03 - 6 slices smoked turkey breast

→ Cheeses

04 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

07 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
08 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
09 - 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 medium carrot, cut into sticks
11 - 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
12 - 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
13 - 1/4 cup baby arugula or microgreens

→ Crackers & Extras

14 - 1 box assorted gluten-free crackers (or regular preferred)
15 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
16 - 2 tbsp fig jam

# Method:

01 - Place a gingerbread man-shaped outline on a large serving board or platter using parchment or a cookie cutter.
02 - Arrange prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey slices along the outline to form the arms, legs, and head of the figure.
03 - Fill the body area with alternating slices of cheddar and Swiss cheese for color contrast and texture.
04 - Use black olive slices as buttons, halved cherry tomatoes for cheeks, cucumber slices for hands and feet, and red bell pepper strips for a scarf or smile.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese along the arms and legs to resemble icing decoration.
06 - Surround the figure with gluten-free crackers, vegetable sticks, arugula, and remaining meats and cheeses for easy picking.
07 - Present whole grain mustard and fig jam on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Gluten-Free option available
  • Easy to prepare in 25 minutes
02 -
  • Add nuts or dried fruits for extra variety
  • Use hummus or soft cheese to help smaller pieces stick in place
03 -
  • Arrange meats in thin, overlapping layers for better coverage
  • Alternate cheese colors to create visual interest
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