Patchwork Quilt Assortment (Printable Version)

An inviting arrangement of sliced meats, cheeses, and tangy mustard on a serving board.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz ham, sliced

→ Cheeses

04 - 3.5 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz provolone, sliced

→ Garnishes & Condiments

07 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
08 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
09 - Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Cut all meats and cheeses into uniform 2-inch squares.
02 - On a large serving platter or board, alternate the squares of meats and cheeses in a checkerboard pattern to create a quilt-like effect.
03 - Using a squeeze bottle or piping bag, pipe lines of alternating whole grain and Dijon mustard between the squares to mimic stitching.
04 - Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley or chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately, providing toothpicks or small forks to facilitate tasting.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent twenty minutes, which is basically magic.
  • Every guest becomes a kid again, picking up pieces like they're solving a delicious puzzle.
  • The flavor combinations are endless because you control exactly which meats and cheeses play together.
02 -
  • Cut your squares with a hot, wet knife and wipe between cuts; this prevents the cheese from dragging and keeps edges clean.
  • Prepare this no more than two hours ahead, or the meats will start to curl at the edges and the whole board loses its crisp, intentional look.
03 -
  • Buy from a quality deli counter where you can ask for exactly how thick you want everything sliced; this makes cutting uniform squares actually possible.
  • Use both mustards generously in your stitching lines because they're the visual anchor that ties the whole patchwork together and makes it feel intentional rather than random.
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