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How To Make A Charcuterie Board – the perfect way to have a quick and easy snack board for all day grazing or entertaining! Create a board full of your favorite meats, cheeses, nuts, dried fruit and more.
If you are on Instagram or Facebook I am sure you have seen many of your friends post epic pictures of their fancy meat and cheese boards when they are having get togethers.
They are a great way to entertain, because you can add a little bit of everything, so there is something for everyone. Plus everyone wants to snap a pic and share because they look so pretty!
What is a Charcuterie Board
It is a board that usually consists of cured meats, a variety of cheeses, nuts, dried fruits, crackers, and sometimes fruit spreads, mustards or even dips. It is basically a meat and cheese board on steroids!
You can make your own, or you can even find pre-made ones at the grocery store these days. And have you ever wondered how to pronounce charcuterie? Don’t worry, you are not alone, it is a very common question. It’s pronounced “shahr-kyu-tuh-ree”
What Should Be On a Charcuterie Board
That really is up to you! I have seen fun dessert ones, or fruit in the shape of rainbows for St. Patrick’s Day. It really is up to what you enjoy. But traditionally these are what you will find.
- Meats – pepperoni, salami, prosciutto and other cured meats
- Cheese – sliced cheese, goat cheese, brie or other favorites. You want cheese that will pair well with the meats and other things on your board.
- Olives/Peppers – the salty olives always go well. You can do marinated olives from the salad bar, a jar of green or black olives or even spicy peppers go over well.
- Nuts – I like to have pistachios, cashews, almonds, or walnuts on the board. They are classic and everyone enjoys them.
- Dried Fruit – dried mango, apricots or even craisins are go to items.
- Fruit/Veggies – You will sometimes find cucumbers, grape tomatoes, baby carrots, grapes and berries on boards. It depends on the season and how much space you have.
- Spreads – mustards, jams and even dips go well with the meat, cheese, and crackers
- Crackers/Chips – Pairing meat with crackers is traditional, and it is a great way to layer everything together.
- Sweet – I always like to throw on something sweet. It can be candy, yogurt covered raisins, chocolates or just about anything else you enjoy.
Preparing a Charcuterie Board
Whether you are throwing a get together or just have your family home and and need a snack; a meat and cheese board is the perfect thing to break out. You can assemble it and have it in the fridge ready for when everyone is hungry. It is perfect for weekend grazing or even a fun dinner for the whole family.
- The first thing to think about when deciding what to put on your board is the meat and cheese. They really are the center piece. Pick a couple of each and place them on the board.
- Fill in with colorful fruit and veggies to make the board more vibrant. Like bright red berries, grapes, dried fruit.
- Dips like your favorite hummus are great with the crackers and veggies on the board. Using little bowls around the board with a small spoon makes it easy for serving.
- Crackers and chips are great for dipping in the cheese and whatever spreads you use. Spreading them out to fill the gaps and complete the board.
What do I use for a Charcuterie Board
A wood cutting board is a very common surface for piling up your board, but you really can use whatever you have. A big cookie sheet or even a serving platter works. You just want a large flat surface that you can arrange the food on. What you use really doesn’t matter, it is more about the food you put on it!
The next time you need an easy appetizer or a fun dinner when you don’t feel like cooking a charcuterie board can be your go to! You can definitely mix up what is on the board so you can leave it out for afternoon grazing this summer!
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How To Make A Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- Meats – Pepperoni, Salami, Prosciutto
- Cheese – Sliced Cheese, goat Cheese, Brie
- Olives/Peppers – Marinated Olives, green or black olives, pepperoncini
- Nuts – Pistachios, Cashews, Almonds, or Walnuts
- Dried Fruit – Dried Mango, Apricots Craisins
- Fruit/Veggies – Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Baby Carrots, Grapes and Berries
- Spreads – mustard, jam any dip you like
- Crackers/Chips
- Sweet – Candy, yogurt covered raisins
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I was just looking for a great charcuterie board idea for a family picnic. I can’t wait to try it.
I have saved this and will be making it for our annual 4th of July party!
What a good looking charcuterie board! Saving this for my next gathering, indeed! Looks too good to pass up!
This is perfect for entertaining! I love it!