Butterfly Migration Cheddar Wings (Printable Version)

Colorful cheddar wings and salami body combine with olives for a playful appetizer or snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheese and Meats

01 - 7 oz orange cheddar cheese, sliced
02 - 2 oz salami, sliced into rounds or cut into a log shape

→ Vegetables and Garnishes

03 - 1.75 oz black olives, pitted and sliced
04 - 2 to 4 fresh chives or thin pretzel sticks for antennae

# Directions:

01 - Fan out cheddar cheese slices on a large platter in two opposing wing shapes to mimic butterfly wings.
02 - Place salami slices or a salami log vertically at the center to create the butterfly body.
03 - Dot the cheddar wings with black olive slices to form patterns and markings.
04 - Insert chives or pretzel sticks at the top of the salami body to represent antennae.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough to impress guests but takes barely any cooking time, so you can focus on enjoying people instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • Kids actually get excited about eating cheese and salami when they're arranged like something magical, which feels like you've cracked a parenting code.
  • You can make these while chatting, listening to music, or standing around with friends—no stress, no timing, pure creative fun.
02 -
  • Slice your cheese cleanly with a sharp knife rather than tearing it, because clean edges make the wings look intentional and elegant instead of accidental.
  • If your salami is too thin or flimsy to stand on its own, stack two or three slices and it'll hold up fine, giving you a butterier body that feels more substantial.
03 -
  • Use a large, shallow platter so the butterfly has room to spread its wings and look genuinely majestic instead of cramped.
  • Chill your platter for ten minutes before arranging if you want the cheese to hold its shape longer and look crisp.
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