Creative guitar-shaped platter with cheeses, meats, veggies, and dips, ideal for parties and music lovers.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheese & Protein
01 - 5.3 oz cheddar cheese, cut into sticks
02 - 3.5 oz pepper jack cheese, sliced
03 - 5.3 oz deli turkey, rolled (optional, omit for vegetarian)
04 - 3.5 oz salami slices (optional, omit for vegetarian)
→ Crackers & Bread
05 - 3.5 oz multigrain crackers
06 - 3.5 oz breadsticks
→ Fresh Vegetables
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
09 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
10 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 2 carrots, cut into sticks
→ Dips
12 - 3.5 oz hummus
13 - 3.5 oz guacamole
14 - 2.8 oz ranch or blue cheese dip
→ Extras & Garnish
15 - 1.8 oz black olives, pitted
16 - 1.8 oz green grapes (optional, for sweet note)
17 - Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Lightly sketch a guitar shape on parchment paper placed on a large rectangular platter, or use a guitar-shaped serving board if available.
02 - Place cheddar and pepper jack cheese sticks and slices alternatingly to form the guitar's body for an appealing visual effect.
03 - Align breadsticks in a straight line extending from the cheese body to mimic the guitar neck.
04 - Position rolled turkey and salami slices around the cheese to provide texture and flavor; substitute extra vegetables when preparing a vegetarian platter.
05 - Arrange sliced red and yellow bell peppers along with cucumber slices inside the guitar outline to represent strings and frets.
06 - Create stacks of crackers and clusters of grapes near the guitar head to add contrast and variety.
07 - Spoon hummus, guacamole, and ranch dip into small bowls and position them at the body or sides of the platter for easy access.
08 - Scatter black olives and cherry tomatoes over the platter and garnish with fresh parsley or basil for enhanced flavor and presentation.
09 - Present the platter promptly, inviting guests to sample and enjoy the arrangement.
