Description

This Sheet Pan Snack Platter is a quick, visually appealing, and customizable appetizer featuring a variety of dips, fresh vegetables, crackers, cheeses, and cured meats arranged on a sheet pan. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, this no-cook recipe allows you to tailor the selection to your preferences and impress guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

Dip

1 container of dip (e.g., hummus or ranch)

Vegetables

Broccoli florets, about 1-2 cups
Cauliflower florets, about 1-2 cups
Baby carrots, about 1 cup
Cherry tomatoes, about 1 cup

Snacks

Crackers (Ritz, Table Crackers or similar), about 2-3 cups

Cheeses

3 varieties of snack cheese, sliced (e.g., cheddar, gouda, pepper jack), approximately 6-9 oz total

Cured Meats

3 varieties of cured meats, sliced (e.g., salami, prosciutto, pepperoni), approximately 6-9 oz total

Optional

Other finger foods or garnishes to customize your platter

Instructions

Prepare your dip: Place your chosen dip(s) in a decorative bowl or a glass Pyrex container on the sheet pan. Using containers with lids can help with transportation and cleanup.
Arrange vegetables: Start placing your cut vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, baby carrots, and cherry tomatoes around the dip. Position them near the dip for easy access but they don’t need to completely surround it.
Add meats and cheeses (first portion): Arrange about one-third of your sliced cured meats and cheeses around the vegetables. Enhance presentation by fanning, rolling, or creating flower shapes with the meats and cheese slices.
Arrange crackers: Carefully fan out your crackers next to the meats and vegetables. For sleeved crackers, gently open the packaging but leave crackers inside to keep them together while fanning them out.
Add remaining meats and cheeses: Fill in remaining spaces on the sheet pan with the rest of your meats and cheeses, again using rolling and fanning techniques for visual interest.
Final touches and serving: Serve immediately or cover the sheet pan with tin foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate if preparing ahead of time. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best flavors.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables, cheeses, and meats according to your preferences or dietary needs.
Use a variety of textures and colors to make the platter visually appealing.
The platter can be made a few hours in advance and refrigerated; just cover well to keep fresh.
For easier transport, use containers with lids for dips and cover the entire platter with plastic wrap or foil.
If serving outdoors, keep the platter chilled until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: sheet pan snack platter, appetizer, finger foods, party platter, no-cook appetizer, vegetable platter, cheese and meat platter