Cheese Olive Chessboard Appetizer (Print Version)

Alternating cubes of cheddar, mozzarella, and olives arranged like a chessboard for easy serving.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar cheese, cut into 0.6 inch cubes
02 - 3.5 oz firm mozzarella cheese, cut into 0.6 inch cubes

→ Olives

03 - 3.5 oz black olives, pitted and drained
04 - 3.5 oz green olives, pitted and drained

→ Garnish

05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - Crackers or breadsticks, for serving

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Place cheese cubes and olives alternately on a large platter following a chessboard pattern, starting with cheddar, then black olives, mozzarella, and green olives.
02 - Continue until the entire surface is covered, maintaining the alternating pattern throughout.
03 - Sprinkle chopped parsley evenly over the arranged board for freshness and color.
04 - Present immediately alongside crackers or breadsticks for accompaniment.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect for parties and gatherings
  • Easy to prepare
02 -
  • Try swapping cheddar or mozzarella for gouda havarti or other semi-firm cheeses
  • Use stuffed olives for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use firm cheeses cut into uniform cubes for best presentation
  • Chill the olives before arranging to avoid oily residue on platter
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