A fun snack platter shaped like a video game controller with savory cheeses, meats, veggies, and dips to elevate any gathering.
# 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 whole black olives for controller buttons
15 - 8 round grape tomatoes for colored buttons
16 - 1.75 oz pretzel sticks for joysticks and decoration
17 - Fresh parsley, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Arrange breadsticks or cracker sticks on a large rectangular serving tray to outline the shape of a classic video game controller.
02 - Fill the outlined controller shape with alternating sections of cheeses, meats, and vegetables to create visual contrast.
03 - Place whole black olives and grape tomatoes in clusters to represent controller buttons at authentic positions.
04 - Position pretzel sticks upright as joysticks, securing them with small pieces of cheese or cucumber if necessary.
05 - Set small bowls of hummus and ranch dip at the grip ends or touchpad areas of the controller.
06 - Fill any remaining gaps with extra crackers or vegetables to complete the platter.
07 - Sprinkle fresh parsley over the platter for a vibrant finish.
08 - Serve immediately and invite guests to enjoy the interactive snack arrangement.
