Charcuterie Skewers

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Charcuterie Skewers are a fun and easy way to impress your guests and bring a touch of elegance to your next gathering. They're perfect for busy parents, and anyone who loves delicious, bite-sized treats! Watch the video to learn how to make this flavorful party appetizer.

Prep Time20

Skewer Assembly10

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Wooden skewers (soaked in water)
Cooking pot
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

10 cheese tortellini cooked and cooled
10-15 fresh basil leaves
10 cherry tomatoes
10 marinated mushrooms
10 marinated artichoke hearts halved
10 marinated mozzarella balls
½ to 1 roasted red pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
10 black olives
60 slices salami
10 pepperoni cubes
dressing from marinated mozzarella balls

Instructions

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Cook and cool 10 cheese tortellini according to package instructions.
Create two salami roses for each skewer by folding three slices of salami together for each rose.
Thread a skewer in the following order: One cooked tortellini, one fresh basil leaf, one cherry tomato, one salami rose (with three slices, one black olive, one piece of roasted red pepper, one marinated artichoke heart, one marinated mushroom, another salami rose (with three slices), one marinated mozzarella ball, one fresh basil leaf, one pepperoni cube.
Repeat the process for the remaining skewers and arrange them on a platter.
Drizzle dressing from marinated mozzarella balls over the completed skewers.

Video

Notes

Storage Store assembled skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. If making ahead, keep ingredients separate and assemble just before serving.

Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Reheat There is no reheating required.

Substitutions

Salami: Substitute with prosciutto or ham slices for a different flavor.
Marinated Mozzarella Balls: Use cubed mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
Roasted Red Pepper: Replace with sun-dried tomatoes.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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