A colorful platter with cheeses, meats, vegetables, and dips arranged like a game controller for entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz pepper jack cheese, sliced
→ Meats
04 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz turkey breast, rolled
→ Crackers & Bread
06 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers
07 - 3.5 oz breadsticks
→ Vegetables
08 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
09 - 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
10 - 1 cup baby carrots
11 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes
→ Dips
12 - 3.5 oz hummus
13 - 3.5 oz ranch dip
→ Garnishes & Buttons
14 - 12 black olives, whole
15 - 8 round grape tomatoes
16 - 1.8 oz pretzel sticks
17 - Fresh parsley, for garnish
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Using breadsticks or cracker sticks, create the shape of a classic video game controller on a large rectangular serving board or tray.
02 - Fill the outlined shape with alternating sections of cheeses, deli meats, and vegetables to provide vibrant color contrast.
03 - Place black olives and grape tomatoes in clusters to mimic the controller buttons at their corresponding locations.
04 - Insert pretzel sticks upright to resemble joysticks, stabilizing them with small pieces of cheese or cucumber if necessary.
05 - Distribute hummus and ranch dip in small bowls positioned at the grip ends or as touchpad areas of the controller.
06 - Fill any gaps within the shape using extra crackers or vegetables for a full and appealing display.
07 - Sprinkle fresh parsley over the platter to enhance appearance and serve immediately for guests to enjoy.
