Savory Meat Cheese Pickle Skewers (Printable View)

Tender meat, creamy cheese, and tangy pickles threaded onto skewers for flavorful bites.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 4.2 oz cooked ham, cut into 0.8-inch cubes
02 - 4.2 oz smoked turkey breast, cut into 0.8-inch cubes

→ Cheeses

03 - 4.2 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 0.8-inch cubes
04 - 4.2 oz Swiss cheese, cut into 0.8-inch cubes

→ Pickles & Vegetables

05 - 12 small dill pickles, cut into chunks
06 - 12 cherry tomatoes

→ Garnishes & Extras

07 - 12 pitted green olives (optional)
08 - Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

→ Miscellaneous

09 - 12 small wooden skewers, approximately 4–6 inches long

# How to Make It:

01 - Cut meats, cheeses, and pickles into uniform cubes or chunks measuring approximately 0.8 inches.
02 - Thread one cube each of ham, cheddar cheese, one pickle chunk, and one cherry tomato onto each skewer.
03 - Add one cube each of turkey breast and Swiss cheese, then finish with a green olive if desired.
04 - Repeat for all 12 skewers, arranging ingredients to ensure visual appeal.
05 - Arrange skewers on a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley if preferred.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You can put these together while chatting with early arrivals, no oven watching required
  • Every single person finds something they love on the skewer, even picky eaters grab seconds
  • They look like you spent an hour arranging them when it actually took fifteen minutes
02 -
  • Cutting everything the same size isn't just for looks, it makes them easier to eat and ensures no one ingredient dominates
  • If you're making these ahead, keep the tomatoes separate and add them right before serving so they don't make everything soggy
  • The pickles will drip a little brine, which is delicious, but have napkins nearby
03 -
  • Soak your wooden skewers in water for ten minutes before threading, it stops them from splintering and makes the whole process smoother
  • Buy your meats and cheeses from the deli counter and ask them to slice it thick, it's easier to cube and the quality is noticeably better than pre-packaged
  • If a tomato starts to split while you're skewering it, just eat it and grab another one, no one will know and you get a little cook's treat

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