This American Flag Cheese Tray is such a cute and clever way to serve snacks on the Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Labor Day!

American Flag Cheese Tray by The BakerMama

How ‘Last-Minute’ Becomes a Family Fave

I put together this American Flag Cheese Tray as a last-minute 4th of July snack lunch and it was such a huge hit with my family! We all oohed and aahed over it as we gathered around to dig in to all the deliciousness.

It has been such a big hit over the years for patriotic holidays that a version definitely needed to be included in my Beautiful Boards cookbook. I just love seeing so many people, all over the country, recreating it to celebrate our great country on Memorial Day and Labor Day.

American Flag Snack Tray by The BakerMama

Get the full ingredient list for this one in my Beautiful Boards cookbook!

13 Stripes, One Epic Cheese Tray

I created the flag shape with all red, white and blue foods. Red fruits, veggies, crackers and meat. White cheeses, nuts and crackers. Blueberries (and a blueberry covered cheese log on this edition) with white cheese cut into little stars with a mini star cutter. It all came together for one stunning patriotic platter!

American Flag Cheese Tray by The BakerMama

I got everything from Trader Joe’s! Here’s a breakdown of all the goodies I used to create this epic cheese tray:

American Flag Cheese Tray by The BakerMama - Trader Joe's Shopping Cart

Watch Me Make An American Flag Cheese Tray

Join me in the kitchen as I make a delicious and patriotic American Flag Cheese Tray for the Fourth of July!

Where to Buy an American Flag Tray!

I used an American Flag decorated serving tray that I got from Target a few years ago to easily create the flag design and I’m so sad to say that they don’t carry it anymore (please bring it back, Target!). No need to worry though, I searched around and found a few other great looking American Flag Trays you could use:

American Flag Cheese Tray by The BakerMama

Watch How it’s Made!

Here’s a breakdown of all the goodies I used to create this epic cheese tray: 

How to Build an American Flag Cheese Tray

  • Using a large rectangle serving platter (preferably one decorated like an American Flag), arrange the red, white and blue foods into the American flag design.
  • Blueberries and a blueberry covered goat cheese log create the base for the little white stars cut from a white cheese of your choice. The remaining ingredients are laid out on the tray alternating red and white foods to create the stripes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Fun and Festive Fourth of July Recipes

Plan a fun and festive Fourth of July feast with these delicious and patriotic recipes. Whether you want to spark it up with a patriotic cheese board and party mix, or feed a crowd with a hot dog board, you’re sure to find some great inspiration for a fabulous 4th of July celebration.

Patriotic party mix, American Flag cheese tray, Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria, and Fourth of July Star Cookies

It’s super easy and makes for a such a great patritoic display. Here’s to WOWing your crowd on the 4th of July, Memorial Day and Labor Day!

If you make this American Flag Cheese Tray, be sure to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!

xoxo,

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American Flag Cheese Tray by The BakerMama

American Flag Cheese Tray

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  • Author: Maegan – The BakerMama
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12+
  • Category: Appetizer

Description

This American Flag Cheese Tray is such a cute and clever way to serve snacks on the 4th of July, Memorial Day and Labor Day!


Ingredients

  • 3 cups blueberries

  • ½ cup raspberries

  • 10 strawberries, cut in half

  • 1 red pepper, sliced into ½ inch strips

  • 12 mini pearl grape tomatoes, cut in half

  • 8 oz. Uncured Applewood Smoked Salami

  • 1 log Blueberry Chèvre Fresh Goat Cheese

  • 8 oz. baby Swiss cheese, cut into cubes

  • 8 oz. Cheddar & Gruyere Mèlange Cheese

  • 26 White Cheddar Cracker Cuts, divided

  • 26 Mini Cheddar Stars, cut from 13 White Cheddar Cracker Cuts using a mini star cutter

  • 45 Three Seed Beet Crackers

  • 13 Sea Salt Pita Crackers

  • ½ cup Coconut Cashews

  • ½ cup Marcona Almonds

  • ¼ cup dried pitted tart Montmorency cherries

  • ½ cup ranch dressing, for serving

  • ½ cup yogurt, for serving


Instructions

  1. Using a large rectangle serving platter (preferably one decorated like an American Flag, see links in post), arrange the red, white and blue foods into the American flag design.
  2. Blueberries and a blueberry covered goat cheese log create the base for the little white stars cut from a white cheese of your choice. The remaining ingredients are laid out on the tray alternating red and white foods to create the stripes.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

The ingredient list is a variety of red, white and blue options for you to choose from. Choose your favorites!

About The BakerMama

Maegan is the author of her best-selling Beautiful Boards, Spectacular Spreads and Brilliant Bites cookbooks. She started blogging in 2012 and features hundreds of original recipes on The BakerMama. She truly enjoys sharing her easy, family-friendly recipes, creative meal ideas, food board creations, and entertaining spreads to encourage others to get in the kitchen and make something memorable for their loved ones to enjoy together. Learn More

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  1. Thanks for the detailed TJs product breakdown and for assembling such a beautiful board in general. I did a small version this past weekend but it was nonetheless cute/delicious.

    1. Yay Nicole! So happy to hear. Love that you did a smaller version of it. I’m sure everyone enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing.