4th of July Food Ideas – American Eagle Platter

Eagle arrangement of meats and cheeses make a great 4th of July platter

Several months ago someone sent me these great photos of cold cuts, meats and cheeses arranged to look like Eagles. Aren’t they beautiful? I saved them to show you for the 4th of July. I wish I could give credit to the food artist who created these lovely eagle platter arrangements but, by the time these photos came to my attention, the original artist’s name was no where to be found.

I love the idea and the artistry of these platters is so beautiful. With the Bald Eagle being the official bird of America, this eagle meat and cheese arrangement is perfect for the 4th of July. Wouldn’t your guests be impressed if you made a platter like this?

Eagle Meat and Cheese Platter is Perfect for the 4th of July

Eagle in mid hunt created from meats and cheeses

When I had first seen this idea of artfully arranging meats and cheeses on a platter, it was in the shape of a butterfly. The butterfly below looks easier to make than the Eagle platter, yet it’s still quite beautiful. This butterfly platter is made from slices of breads, smoked salmon, olives, lemons, and tomatoes and has rose petals as color accents on the lower wings. By the way, did you know that rose petals are edible? This beautiful  meat and cheese arrangement idea would be great for any brunch, potluck or party.

Update – Since this post was published one of my readers watermelon carving of an eagle using the eagle design from this platter. See this and more patriotic watermelon carvings here.

Getting back to the theme of eagles for the 4th of July, here is a watermelon carving of an eagle carved by talented Chef and carver Jim Morgan. This is another great idea for your 4th of July barbeque. A watermelon carving like this would make a great centerpiece for a fruit platter.

4th of July Carved Watermelon Eagle

Carved Watermelon Eagle by Chef Jim Morgan

I hope that these photos have given you some ideas. You can also click the following  links to see more ideas for 4th of July watermelon carving and food ideas that I have published in the past.

More Fourth of July Food Presentation Ideas from Past Blog Posts

You can make a red, white and blue radish bouquet by using blueberries for the center of your radish flowers. To learn how to make this radish bouquet, sign up for the free lesson at the top of this page.

You can also make a read white and blue strawberry bouquet by dipping your strawberries in white chocolate and sprinkling them with red, white and blue jimmies or candy stars. Click here to see a complete video lesson showing how to make chocolate covered strawberries.

Here is a lesson showing how to make a red white and blue carved watermelon fruit salad bowl.

Here is where you can see a star spangled American Flag watermelon fruit bowl..

And here you will find over 20 photos of carvings and fruit salad bowls made by students and readers of my blog.

3 Free Lessons for Fun 4th of July Carvings

4th of July Food Carvings by Readers

American Flag Watermelon Carving

4th of July Food Ideas – American Eagle Platter

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Nita’s 4th of July Party

More Patriotic Watermelon Carvings

Have fun browsing all these ideas for 4th of July carvings.