2lbvarious cheesessuch as Brie, gruyere, Irish cheddar, gouda, etc.
Instructions
Roll or fold each slice of turkey, ham, and roast beef, choosing one method for each type and alternating the methods for variety.
.5 lb deli sliced turkey breast, .5 lb sliced ham, .5 lb deli sliced roast beef
Stack or arrange the folded or rolled meats in sections on the serving platter, turkey all together, then ham, then roast beef. Fan out the salami slices.
.5 lb salami slices
On a second platter, lay out the cheeses.
2 lb various cheeses
Wrap securely and refrigerate until serving time.
Notes
If this platter will serve as a main dish/protein at your gathering, plan to have about 5 ounces per person with a little extra. If it will be one of many proteins, dial it back down to 2 ounces per person. You can adjust the servings at the top of the recipe card.Nutritional values are approximate. Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. Cold cuts can be frozen for longer storage.There are more varieties of meat than the ones listed, so feel free to expand on your selections including smoked turkey, pepper turkey, roast turkey, honey ham, Black forest ham, prosciutto, roast beef, pastrami, corned beef, Genoa salami, spicy salami, and other cold cuts.Again, mix and match the types and textures of cheese you provide. Consider goat cheese, herbed cream cheese like Boursin, red pepper gouda, Emmental, cheddar, Brie, Jarlsberg, Gruyere, Manchego, and Basque. You can purchase the cheese sliced or in wedges.Leftovers are delicious chopped into pasta salad or tucked into sandwiches and wraps.Consider these strategies for best results:
Keep meats and cheeses on separate boards to prevent cross-contamination and a transference of odors.
If the herbed cream cheese doesn't come in a tub, place the brick in a small ramekin for easier serving.
If it's not obvious what's what, label each cheese on the platter or insert toothpicks with labels to designate what each cheese is.
When making in advance, wrap each platter well with plastic wrap, in both directions, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.