Butterfly Migration Cheddar Wings (Print Version)

A colorful cheddar and salami creation with olive accents, perfect for fun gatherings or snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese and Meats

01 - 7 oz orange cheddar cheese, sliced
02 - 2 oz salami, sliced into rounds or log shape

→ Vegetables and Garnishes

03 - 1.75 oz black olives, pitted and sliced
04 - 2 to 4 fresh chives or thin pretzel sticks (for antennae)

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange the cheddar slices on a large platter in two opposing wing shapes, fanning them out to resemble butterfly wings.
02 - Place the salami slices or a log of salami vertically in the center, forming the butterfly’s body.
03 - Decorate the cheddar wings by dotting them with black olive slices to create patterns and markings.
04 - Insert chives or pretzel sticks at the top of the salami body to form the butterfly’s antennae.
05 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It takes fifteen minutes and requires zero cooking, making it perfect for last-minute gatherings or when you're already running late.
  • Kids will actually eat a protein-rich snack without realizing they're having cheese and salami because it looks like a creature came to life.
  • The whole platter costs less than most store-bought appetizers but looks like you spent an hour fussing over it.
02 -
  • Room temperature cheese slices are forgiving and pliable; cold, hard cheese from the fridge will crack and resist fanning, so let it sit out for ten minutes first if you sliced it ahead.
  • Those black olive slices can make the cheese greasy if you don't pat them dry—a paper towel makes the difference between a beautiful platter and one that looks sad after an hour.
03 -
  • Pre-slice everything the day before and store in an airtight container, then assemble right before serving—this saves stress and guarantees freshness.
  • If olives keep rolling away when you're trying to position them, a tiny dab of cream cheese on the back makes them stick to the cheddar without being noticeable.
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