Save A playful and festive appetizer platter featuring a savory gingerbread man made with meats, cheeses, and vibrant vegetables—perfect for holiday gatherings.
This appetizer always brings joy to holiday parties and is simple to assemble with fresh ingredients.
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Ingredients
- Meats: 6 slices prosciutto, 6 slices salami, 6 slices smoked turkey breast
- Cheeses: 100 g cheddar cheese sliced, 100 g Swiss cheese sliced, 100 g goat cheese crumbled
- Vegetables & Garnishes: 1 red bell pepper cut into strips, 1 small cucumber sliced, 10 cherry tomatoes halved, 1 medium carrot cut into sticks, 1/4 cup black olives sliced, 1/4 cup green olives pitted and sliced, 1/4 cup baby arugula or microgreens
- Crackers & Extras: 1 box assorted gluten-free crackers (or regular as preferred), 2 tbsp whole grain mustard, 2 tbsp fig jam
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large board or platter use a gingerbread man-shaped outline (drawn on parchment or a large cookie cutter) as a guide.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the meats to outline the gingerbread man shape layering prosciutto salami and turkey to form the arms legs and head.
- Step 3:
- Fill in the body with sliced cheeses alternating colors and textures.
- Step 4:
- Use black olives for buttons cherry tomato halves for cheeks cucumber slices for hands and feet and red bell pepper strips for a scarf or smile.
- Step 5:
- Sprinkle goat cheese to resemble icing along the arms and legs.
- Step 6:
- Surround the figure with crackers vegetable sticks arugula and remaining cheese and meats for easy access.
- Step 7:
- Serve with mustard and fig jam on the side.
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Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Gingerbread man cookie cutter or parchment outline (optional) Small bowls (for spreads)
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese) and may contain gluten (crackers—choose gluten-free for dietary needs). Contains processed meats (check for added allergens). Check all labels for hidden allergens or cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Calories 210 Total Fat 13 g Carbohydrates 9 g Protein 13 g per serving
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This festive platter is both visually delightful and delicious a perfect centerpiece for your next holiday event.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I assemble the gingerbread man platter?
Use a gingerbread man-shaped outline on a board as a guide, layering meats to form the outline, then fill the interior with cheeses and decorate with vegetables and olives.
- → Can I make this platter gluten-free?
Yes, choose gluten-free crackers or omit crackers altogether for a gluten-free friendly spread.
- → What cheeses work best for this arrangement?
Cheddar, Swiss, and goat cheese provide a nice mix of flavors and textures that complement the cured meats.
- → Are there vegetarian alternatives for the meats?
Grilled vegetables or marinated tofu slices can replace the meats for a vegetarian option.
- → How can I keep smaller pieces in place on the platter?
Use hummus or soft cheese as a base adhesive to help smaller items stick securely.
