Pin 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 recipe is always a hit at parties I host, and guests love the combination of flavors and textures in every skewer.
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
- Dill pickles: 12 small, cut into chunks
- Cherry tomatoes: 12
- Green olives: 12 pitted (optional)
- Fresh parsley: For garnish (optional)
- Wooden skewers: 12 small, about 10 15 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 Our family enjoys making these skewers together as an easy appetizer for gatherings and it always brings smiles.
Notes
For variety, substitute meats with cooked chicken or salami, and try gouda or mozzarella cheese. Pickled onions or roasted red peppers add extra flavor. Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
Required Tools
Sharp knife, cutting board, small wooden skewers, serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese). May contain Sulfites (pickles olives), depending on brand. No gluten containing ingredients but double check processed meats and pickles if gluten is a concern.
Pin This recipe is a quick and delicious option perfect for any casual get together or party.
Recipe Q&A
- → What meats are best for these skewers?
Cooked ham and smoked turkey breast provide tender, flavorful components, but cooked chicken or salami work well as alternatives.
- → Can I substitute the cheeses?
Yes, cheddar and Swiss can be swapped with gouda or mozzarella for different textures and flavors.
- → How should I prepare the ingredients?
Cut all meats, cheeses, and pickles into uniform 2 cm cubes to ensure even bites and a balanced skewer.
- → Are there optional add-ons for extra flavor?
Pickled onions, roasted red peppers, and green olives add an extra layer of tang and zest to the skewers.
- → How long can I store prepared skewers?
They can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 4 hours before serving without loss of freshness.