Butterfly Migration Cheddar Wings (Printable Version)

Vibrant cheddar wings with salami center and olive accents create a fun, eye-catching platter.

# Components:

→ Cheese and Meats

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

→ Vegetables and Garnishes

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

# Preparation steps:

01 - Arrange cheddar cheese slices on a large platter in two opposing fan shapes to mimic butterfly wings.
02 - Place salami slices or a log vertically at the center to create the butterfly’s body.
03 - Dot the cheddar wings with sliced black olives for pattern and texture.
04 - Insert chives or pretzel sticks atop the salami to form antennae.
05 - Serve at once or cover and refrigerate until needed.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kids will actually eat it without complaints because it looks more like a game than food.
  • Takes fifteen minutes but feels like you spent an hour making something special.
  • Uses only pantry staples you probably already have, so no last-minute shopping stress.
02 -
  • Bring your cheese to room temperature for about ten minutes before arranging—cold, stiff cheese won't fan out gracefully, and that fluidity is everything.
  • Your platter becomes a serving platter itself, so think about where you'll put it and make sure it fits, because you can't exactly move it once it's built.
03 -
  • Slice your cheese with a sharp knife and warm water handy to rinse between cuts—this prevents dragging and keeps edges clean.
  • If your olives are too wet, pat them dry before placing; excess moisture will make the cheese weep and blur your pattern.
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