Gingerbread Man Savory Charcuterie (Print Version)

Festive meats, cheeses, and vegetables arranged as a gingerbread man for shareable holiday bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 6 slices prosciutto
02 - 6 slices salami
03 - 6 slices smoked turkey breast

→ Cheeses

04 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

07 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
08 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
09 - 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 medium carrot, cut into sticks
11 - 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
12 - 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
13 - 1/4 cup baby arugula or microgreens

→ Crackers & Extras

14 - 1 box assorted gluten-free crackers or regular, as preferred
15 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
16 - 2 tbsp fig jam

# Steps to Follow:

01 - On a large serving board or platter, place a gingerbread man-shaped outline drawn on parchment or use a large cookie cutter as a guide.
02 - Layer prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey breast slices to form the arms, legs, and head of the gingerbread man shape.
03 - Fill the body area within the meat outline with alternating slices of cheddar and Swiss cheese to create color and texture contrast.
04 - Use black olive slices for buttons, cherry tomato halves for cheeks, cucumber slices to represent hands and feet, and red bell pepper strips to simulate a scarf or smile.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese along the arms and legs to mimic icing decoration.
06 - Surround the figure with crackers, carrot sticks, remaining vegetables, arugula, and leftover meats and cheeses for easy selection.
07 - Provide whole grain mustard and fig jam in small bowls on the side for dipping or spreading.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Festive and playful presentation
  • Gluten-free option available
02 -
  • Add nuts or dried fruits for extra variety
  • Use hummus or soft cheese to help smaller pieces stick in place
03 -
  • Swap meats or cheeses according to preference
  • For a vegetarian version, replace meats with grilled vegetables or marinated tofu slices
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