Save It A playful and interactive snack platter, arranged in the shape of a video game controller, perfect for parties and game nights. This platter combines savory snacks, cheeses, deli meats, and dips, delighting both the eyes and taste buds.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g cheddar cheese, cubed, 100 g mozzarella cheese, cubed, 100 g pepper jack cheese, sliced
- Meats: 100 g salami, sliced, 100 g turkey breast, rolled
- Crackers & Bread: 150 g assorted crackers, 100 g breadsticks
- Vegetables: 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips, 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds, 1 cup baby carrots, 100 g cherry tomatoes
- Dips: 100 g hummus, 100 g ranch dip
- Garnishes & Buttons: 12 black olives (whole, for controller buttons), 8 round grape tomatoes (for colored buttons), 50 g pretzel sticks (for joysticks/decoration), Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large rectangular serving board or tray, outline the shape of a classic video game controller using breadsticks or cracker sticks.
- Step 2:
- Fill the controller shape with alternating sections of cheeses, meats, and vegetables to create color contrast.
- Step 3:
- Use black olives and grape tomatoes to represent controller buttons, arranging them in clusters where the real buttons would be.
- Step 4:
- Use pretzel sticks as joysticks by placing them upright (secure with a small piece of cheese or cucumber as a base if needed).
- Step 5:
- Place dips in small bowls at the grip ends of the controller or as touchpads.
- Step 6:
- Fill in any gaps with extra crackers or vegetables.
- Step 7:
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant look.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately and encourage guests to play and snack.
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Save It Recipe FAQs
- → How do I shape the platter like a game controller?
Start by outlining the controller shape on a large tray using breadsticks or crackers, then fill in sections with cheeses, meats, and vegetables to create distinct areas and colors.
- → What can I use for the controller buttons?
Black olives and small grape tomatoes work well as buttons, positioned in clusters to mimic the layout on an actual controller.
- → Can this platter be adapted for vegetarians?
Yes, omit the meats and add extra cheeses, roasted nuts, or marinated tofu cubes for added texture and flavor.
- → Are there gluten-free options for this platter?
Use gluten-free crackers and breadsticks to accommodate gluten-free diets without compromising the presentation.
- → How should dips be presented on the platter?
Place dips in small bowls at the grip ends or touchpad areas of the controller shape, making them easy to reach and visually integrated.
- → What beverages pair best with this snack platter?
Light, refreshing drinks like sparkling lemonade, soda, or light beer complement the savory and fresh flavors nicely.