Improving a Meat and Cheese Tray

RochelleAnn2302

I volunteered to bring the meat/cheese tray to Easter because of logistical purposes I was limited in options that were available to me. Any suggestions on how to make a meat and cheese trays a little more impressive? Different meats/cheeses that are nice on a platter, other things to add, different cracker options, different arrangements? I know there is only so far you can take a meat and cheese tray and really I don't know that my family will love any poignant cheeses, they are pretty basic when it comes to food but help me make it interesting!

Laurarj2

Add some olives or other pickled type veg and some grapes! Grapes and cheese go great together!

jj_sbride

I would make an antipasti tray like this one.

And I would display it like this:

lsgarver

Great ideas on the olives and antipasti.  I think summer sausages, pepperoni and prosciutto would be good meat additions.  Goat cheese or fresh mozzarella balls would be great cheeses.  Try veggies additions like the olives pp mentioned, marinated mushrooms or artichokes, or roasted peppers.  Maybe try adding a dip or spread like horseradish sauce, remoulade, or grainy mustard.

RochelleAnn2302

Thanks, this gives me a good start!!

MrsB4E

I know this is a little late but I was at Target today and they have these cutters that you can make cool easter designs with for the meat and cheese by the easter stuff i thought it was neat and you can put them on crackers and it looked festive