Savory Meat Cheese Pickle Skewers (Printable view)

Tender cubes of meat, cheese, and pickles combined for bold, flavorful skewered bites.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 4.2 oz cooked ham, cut into 0.8-inch cubes
02 - 4.2 oz smoked turkey breast, cut into 0.8-inch cubes

→ Cheeses

03 - 4.2 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 0.8-inch cubes
04 - 4.2 oz Swiss cheese, cut into 0.8-inch cubes

→ Pickles & Vegetables

05 - 12 small dill pickles, cut into chunks
06 - 12 cherry tomatoes

→ Garnishes & Extras

07 - 12 pitted green olives (optional)
08 - Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

→ Miscellaneous

09 - 12 small wooden skewers (4–6 inches long)

# How To Make:

01 - Cut the cooked ham, smoked turkey breast, cheddar, and Swiss cheese into consistent 0.8-inch cubes. Cut the dill pickles into bite-sized chunks.
02 - Thread one cube of ham, one cube of cheddar cheese, one pickle chunk, and one cherry tomato onto each wooden skewer.
03 - Add one cube of turkey breast, one cube of Swiss cheese, and finish with a pitted green olive on each skewer if desired.
04 - Repeat the threading process for all 12 skewers, arranging the ingredients in an aesthetically pleasing order.
05 - Arrange skewers on a serving platter and optionally garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble
  • Gluten-Free & customizable
02 -
  • Substitute meats with cooked chicken or salami, and try gouda or mozzarella cheese for variety
  • Pickled onions or roasted red peppers add extra flavor
03 -
  • Ensure all cubes are evenly sized for uniform cooking and presentation
  • Use fresh herbs for garnish to enhance aroma and appearance
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