Make an American Flag cheese tray for all of your summer parties like Memorial Day, Fourth of July or a summer tray for cheese and crackers.
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We love a good charcuterie board for any occasion or family get-together.
With the official kick-off of summer just around the corner with Memorial Day, I thought it would be fun to share a quick and easy Caprese style cheese tray.
To make it extra festive serve it in the shape of a flag! Isn’t this so cute?
There is a printable recipe card below to make it super easy for you!
American Flag Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Tray
Ingredients
- Tomato Slices
- Fresh Mozzarella
- French Bread Slices
- Olives
- Star Cookie Cutter
How to Make a Flag Cheese Board
Place the olives in a square bowl with the star cookie cutter on top.
Slice the tomatoes in ½ inch slices (we love this tomato slicing knife).
Slice the fresh mozzarella about the same size as the tomatoes.
Lay out the tomato & fresh mozzarella slices in the shape of a flag.
Slice the French bread and lay it on the cheese tray to create a flag pole.
You can also place fresh basil leaves around the flag and serve with balsamic vinegar.
Serve and enjoy!
Patriotic Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Board
Enjoy this quick and easy Patriotic American Flag cheese board perfect for summer holidays, parties or just to enjoy with family.
Ingredients
- Tomato Slices
- Fresh Mozzarella
- French Bread Slices
- Olives
- Star Cookie Cutter
Instructions
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We hope you enjoyed this patriotic cheese board.
If so, you may also want to check out these charcuterie board ideas:
- 31 Charcuterie Board Ideas
- Christmas Gnome Dessert Board
- 23 Epic Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Boards
- Caprese Candy Cane Charcuterie Board
- Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board
What Are The Best Serving Boards For A Cheese Tray?
You can use any large board including wood, slate, marble in any shape or size. It’s best not to overcrowd the board though and leave room to include ramekins to hold the condiments, which also add to the visual appeal.
- DIY – Make your own wood slice serving board
- Large Round Wood Serving Board
- Oversized Bamboo Serving Board
- Personalized wood serving tray
Don’t Forget The Cheese Knives:
What Are The Best Breads And Crackers For A Cheese Board?
This is where you can really tailor the cheese board to make it unique. Include homemade bread or a favorite type of cracker.
Here are some favorite breads:
- French Bread
- Baguettes
- Crostini
Crackers:
- Artisan Crackers
- Water crackers
- Wheat Thins
What Are The Best Cheeses For A Charcuterie Board?
Include a variety of cheeses, with a combination of both soft and hard kinds of cheese, with the hard cheese being sliced ahead of time.
It’s always best to include an odd number of cheeses, usually 3 or 5.
Recommended Cheeses
Hard cheeses:
- Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Gruyère
Soft cheeses:
- Goat Cheese
- Brie
Semi-soft cheeses:
- Gouda
- Cheddar
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