A creative guitar-shaped platter featuring cheeses, meats, crackers, veggies, and dips for vibrant gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese & Protein
01 - 5.3 oz cheddar cheese, cut into sticks
02 - 3.5 oz pepper jack cheese, sliced
03 - 5.3 oz deli turkey, rolled (optional, omit for vegetarian)
04 - 3.5 oz salami slices (optional, omit for vegetarian)
→ Crackers & Bread
05 - 3.5 oz multigrain crackers
06 - 3.5 oz breadsticks
→ Fresh Vegetables
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
09 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
10 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 2 carrots, cut into sticks
→ Dips
12 - 3.5 oz hummus
13 - 3.5 oz guacamole
14 - 2.8 oz ranch or blue cheese dip
→ Extras & Garnish
15 - 1.75 oz black olives, pitted
16 - 1.75 oz green grapes (optional, for sweet note)
17 - Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
# Method:
01 - Lightly sketch a guitar shape on parchment paper over a large platter or use a guitar-shaped serving board for guidance.
02 - Arrange the cheddar and pepper jack cheese sticks and slices to create the guitar body, alternating colors for visual appeal.
03 - Place breadsticks in a straight line extending from the body, mimicking the guitar neck.
04 - Surround the cheese with rolled deli turkey and salami slices to enhance texture and flavor; omit or replace with extra vegetables for a vegetarian option.
05 - Arrange red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber slices, and carrot sticks within the guitar outline to simulate strings and frets.
06 - Stack crackers and cluster green grapes at the guitar head area for texture contrast and color variety.
07 - Spoon hummus, guacamole, and ranch or blue cheese dip into small bowls and place them alongside the guitar body.
08 - Scatter black olives and halved cherry tomatoes around for bursts of flavor; garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
09 - Present immediately and invite guests to enjoy the platter creatively.
