Savory Meat Cheese Pickle Skewers (Printable)

Tender cubes of meat, cheese, and tangy pickles arranged on skewers for easy, flavorful bites.

# What you'll need:

→ Meats

01 - 4.2 oz cooked ham, cut into 0.8 inch cubes
02 - 4.2 oz smoked turkey breast, cut into 0.8 inch cubes

→ Cheeses

03 - 4.2 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 0.8 inch cubes
04 - 4.2 oz Swiss cheese, cut into 0.8 inch cubes

→ Pickles & Vegetables

05 - 12 small dill pickles, cut into chunks
06 - 12 cherry tomatoes

→ Garnishes & Extras

07 - 12 pitted green olives (optional)
08 - Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

→ Miscellaneous

09 - 12 small wooden skewers (approximately 4–6 inches long)

# Preparation steps:

01 - Cut the ham, turkey breast, cheddar, and Swiss cheese into uniform 0.8 inch cubes. Cut the pickles into chunks as well.
02 - Thread one cube of ham, one cheddar cube, one pickle chunk, and one cherry tomato onto each skewer.
03 - Add one cube of turkey breast, one Swiss cheese cube, and if desired, finish with an olive on each skewer.
04 - Repeat the threading process for all 12 skewers, arranging components for an attractive presentation.
05 - Arrange skewers on a serving platter and optionally garnish with fresh parsley.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate covered for up to 4 hours until serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Gluten-Free
  • Easy to prepare and serve
02 -
  • Substitute meats with cooked chicken or salami and cheeses with gouda or mozzarella for variety
  • Pickled onions or roasted red peppers add extra flavor
03 -
  • Use even-sized cubes for a uniform look and taste.
  • Keep skewers covered in the fridge to maintain freshness.
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