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Why We Love Charcuterie Boards!
A charcuterie board is an appetizer typically served on a wooden board or another base. It is generally eaten straight from the board or served on flatware or appetizer plates. It features a variety of items, depending on the theme.
Customizable. Make anything from a holiday board to a movie night board to a board just because! Easy. All you need to do is prep (if needed) and fill the board with on-theme items! Fun. Who wouldn’t want to graze a board filled with sweet and savory munchies, especially with such a huge variety?
We’ve rounded up several Charcuterie Board Ideas, perfect for any occasion!
Charcuterie Ingredient Ideas
There is no way to list every ingredient that can be used, but here are a few categories with suggestions to get you started:
Meat. Plan about 3-4 slices of meat per person. Hard and soft cheese. About 2-3 ounces per person. Try to mix soft cheese with harder cheese. Breads and crackers. Ritz, pita, grissini breadstick, Parmesan crisps, toasted crostini, Artisan crackers, baguette, pretzels, wheat thins, or Triscuits. Snacks. Popcorn, trail mix, Puppy Chow, or Homemade Chex Mix. Nuts. Can be raw, roasted, salted, or candied – pistachio, almonds, macadamia, or pecans. Fresh fruits. Blueberries, grapes, raspberries, apples, raisins, cranberries, strawberries, pears, cherries, or cherry tomatoes. Vegetables. Carrots, broccoli florets, cucumber, snap peas, olives, mini pickles, or bell peppers. Desserts. Cookies, brownies, cookie bars, Blondies, or Rice Krispies. Candies. Candy corn, marshmallows, white chocolate bars, Andes Mints, Reeses, Chocolate Squares, Cadbury Bars, licorice, Hershey Kisses, or M&M’s. Cheese ball. Like this savory Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball or a sweet Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball. Savory dips. Ranch Dressing, Veggie Dip, Hummus, Fruit Dip, dijon mustard, olive oil, Pesto, jams, or pepper jelly. Sweet dips. Nutella, Caramel, Oreo Fluff, peanut butter, jam, Cheesecake Dip, or honey. Garnishes. Fresh herbs like rosemary, parsley, mint leaves, or thyme.
Best Charcuterie Board Ideas
With step-by-step instructions and plenty of ideas, you’ll look like a pro! From movie night to any night – we’ve got you covered.
Holiday Charcuterie Board Ideas
Who doesn’t love appetizers during the holidays?! A charcuterie spread is a great way to include a variety of munchies to enjoy all day long.
A Board For Every Occasion!
No matter the occasion you’re sure to find inspiration to create the perfect charcuterie appetizer to impress your guests with the recipes on this list! More Collections: Italian Appetizers, Summer Appetizers, Mexican Appetizers
