Pin Recipe A crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring tender meat, creamy cheese, and tangy pickles, all threaded onto skewers for easy serving and bold flavor in every bite.
This appetizer has become a favorite for gatherings because it combines a variety of flavors and textures that everyone enjoys.
Ingredients
- Cooked ham: 120 g, cut into 2 cm cubes
- Smoked turkey breast: 120 g, cut into 2 cm cubes
- Cheddar cheese: 120 g, cut into 2 cm cubes
- Swiss cheese: 120 g, cut into 2 cm cubes
- Small dill pickles: 12, cut into chunks
- Cherry tomatoes: 12
- Pitted green olives (optional): 12
- Fresh parsley (optional): for garnish
- Small wooden skewers: 12, about 10&ndash15 cm long
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Prepare all ingredients by cutting the meats, cheeses, and pickles into even-sized cubes or chunks.
- Step 2:
- Thread one cube of ham, one cube of cheddar, one pickle chunk, and one cherry tomato onto a skewer.
- Step 3:
- Add a cube of turkey breast, a cube of Swiss cheese, and finish with an olive (if using).
- Step 4:
- Repeat the process for all skewers, arranging the order as desired for visual appeal.
- Step 5:
- Arrange skewers on a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
Pin Recipe These skewers always bring smiles at family gatherings and are a perfect finger food for kids and adults alike.
Required Tools
Sharp knife, cutting board, small wooden skewers, and serving platter.
Allergen Information
Contains milk (cheese). May contain sulfites in pickles and olives. Gluten-free but double-check processed meats if sensitive.
Nutritional Information
Each skewer contains approximately 90 calories, 6 g total fat, 2 g carbohydrates, and 7 g protein.
Pin Recipe Enjoy this simple yet tasty appetizer that suits any occasion with minimal effort.
Recipe FAQs
- → What types of meat are used in the skewers?
Cooked ham and smoked turkey breast, both cut into 2 cm cubes, are used to provide tender and flavorful protein.
- → Can the cheeses be substituted?
Yes, cheddar and Swiss cheeses are used, but gouda or mozzarella can be swapped in for variety while maintaining creaminess.
- → How should the pickles be prepared?
Small dill pickles are cut into chunks to complement the meats and cheeses with a tangy bite.
- → What is the best way to assemble the skewers?
Thread one cube each of ham, cheddar, pickle chunk, and cherry tomato, followed by turkey, Swiss cheese, and optionally an olive, then repeat for all skewers.
- → Can these skewers be made ahead?
Yes, they can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before serving to maintain freshness and ease of serving.
- → Are these skewers gluten-free?
All main ingredients are gluten-free, but check processed meats and pickles for hidden gluten if sensitive.