Description
A festive appetizer featuring cheese and salami skewers shaped like Christmas trees.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slices cheddar cheese (star toppers)
- 12 slices white cheese (mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or provolone)
- 12 slices salami
- 6 mini pickles (cut in halves if large)
- 12 toothpicks or small skewers
- 1 tsp dried herbs (parsley or dill, optional garnish)
Instructions
- Slice cheddar into thick slices and cut out stars using a small star-shaped cutter.
- Cut white cheese into even squares for stacking.
- Cut mini pickles in half lengthwise if they are too thick.
- Fold each salami slice to create a fuller base layer.
- Stack on each skewer in this order: salami, white cheese, pickle, repeating until it looks like a tree.
- Gently press a cheddar star onto the top of each skewer.
- Arrange skewers upright on a platter; trim skewer bottoms if needed for stability.
- Sprinkle dried herbs around the platter for a festive finish.
- Chill until serving time, then serve cold for best texture.
Notes
- Use a variety of cheeses for different flavors.
- These skewers can be prepared ahead of time and chilled until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg