Cheese and Olive Chessboard (Print View)

Alternating cheese cubes and olives arranged beautifully for an elegant party appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar cheese, cut into 0.6 inch cubes
02 - 3.5 oz firm mozzarella cheese, cut into 0.6 inch cubes

→ Olives

03 - 3.5 oz black olives, pitted and drained
04 - 3.5 oz green olives, pitted and drained

→ Garnish (optional)

05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - Crackers or breadsticks for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Place cheese cubes and olives alternately on a large square or rectangular serving platter to form a chessboard pattern, such as cheddar, black olive, mozzarella, green olive, and so forth.
02 - Continue arranging the pieces until the platter is fully covered, maintaining the alternating pattern.
03 - Sprinkle the finely chopped parsley evenly over the arrangement for a fresh accent, if desired.
04 - Present immediately alongside crackers or breadsticks for accompaniment.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • Perfect for parties and gatherings
  • Visually striking and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Try swapping cheddar or mozzarella for gouda havarti or other semi-firm cheeses
  • Use stuffed olives for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use firm cheeses for better cube shapes
  • Ensure olives are well drained to avoid sogginess
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