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Meat and cheese tray with turkey, ham, salami, and roast beef
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How to Make a Meat and Cheese Tray

Meat and cheese trays are a great appetizer or an easy way for guests to make their own sandwiches. Perfect for parties, potlucks, BBQs, or family gatherings!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Meat and Cheese Tray
Servings: 12
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 10 slices deli ham
  • 10 slices deli turkey
  • 10 slices deli roast beef
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • Green leaf lettuce for garnish

Instructions

  • Fold or roll each deli meat and place on tray in stacks (see notes above). Space meat apart on a tray or if using a round platter or plate, place in a ring leaving an open space in the middle.
    A close up of deli meats and cheeses on a tray
  • Place 8 slices of each type of cheese in a stack and cut diagonally into triangles. Fan out each stack of cheese and place on on the tray.
    Deli meats and sliced cheeses on a cutting board
  • Garnish with green leaf lettuce and/or fruit in the empty spaces on the tray.
    A side view of a meat and cheese tray
  • Serve with dinner rolls or bread.
    A deli sandwich on a meat and cheese tray

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Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 113mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 0.5mg