Vibrant guitar-shaped platter featuring cheeses, meats, fresh veggies, and flavorful dips for festive occasions.
# What you'll need:
→ Cheese & Protein
01 - 5.3 oz cheddar cheese, cut into sticks
02 - 3.5 oz pepper jack cheese, sliced
03 - 5.3 oz deli turkey, rolled (optional)
04 - 3.5 oz salami slices (optional)
→ Crackers & Bread
05 - 3.5 oz multigrain crackers
06 - 3.5 oz breadsticks
→ Fresh Vegetables
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
09 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
10 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 2 carrots, cut into sticks
→ Dips
12 - 3.5 oz hummus
13 - 3.5 oz guacamole
14 - 2.8 oz ranch or blue cheese dip
→ Extras & Garnish
15 - 1.8 oz black olives, pitted
16 - 1.8 oz green grapes (optional)
17 - Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
# Preparation steps:
01 - On a large rectangular platter or board, lightly sketch a guitar shape on parchment paper for guidance or use a guitar-shaped serving board if available.
02 - Place cheddar and pepper jack cheese sticks and slices to form the guitar body, alternating colors for visual interest.
03 - Lay breadsticks in a straight line extending from the cheese body to mimic the guitar neck.
04 - Position rolled deli turkey and salami slices around the cheese to add texture and flavor or substitute with additional vegetables for a vegetarian option.
05 - Fill in the guitar shape with sliced peppers and cucumbers arranged as colorful strings and frets.
06 - Place cracker stacks and clusters of grapes at the guitar head to provide contrast and variety.
07 - Spoon hummus, guacamole, and ranch dip into small bowls and arrange them at the body or sides of the platter.
08 - Scatter olives and cherry tomatoes across the platter for bursts of flavor and garnish with fresh herbs.
09 - Present immediately, inviting guests to enjoy and mingle as they snack.
