Charcuterie Board
Learn how to make a Charcuterie board for your next party and totally impress your guests. You will be pleasantly surprised how simple it is to make.
Servings: 10 - 15
Ingredients
- Meats used - ham summer sausage, salami and prosciutto
- Cheeses used - brie apple smoked gruyere, green onion white cheddar, cranberry cheddar, babybel
- Fruit - strawberries blackberries, red raspberries
- Crackers
- Mixed Nuts
- Fruit spread
- Bread
Instructions
- Start with large board, using one with edges is easiest
- Place bowls on first, then add brie cheese
- Fill bowls with fruit spread and mixed nuts
- Add larger crackers
- Then add the largest items like the strawberries, large round crackers and babybel cheese
- Add a section of medium size items like sliced cheese and smaller crackers
- Add the meats. To form meat fans - fold each piece of salami and ham into quarters
- Fill holes with blackberries and red raspberries
- Then fill in with smaller items like cheese and summer sausage.
- And last, add the smallest items like crackers.
- Serve immediately
Video
Notes
Tips for Charcuterie Board Assembly
- Use a board with an edge. It will make it SO much easier to put together and get the ingredients to stay in place. If you don't have one, there are several charcuterie boards here for a good price. We have used a wooden cutting board or large board to make a charcuterie platter and it was perfect.
- These are best served immediately or fairly soon after putting together.
- Try to include a variety of meats, cheeses and fruit. Not only does it look pretty to have a nice selection but it will ensure your guest have options to choose from. Everyone will enjoy several variety of cheeses and sliced meats.
- Use fresh fruit that is in season to enhance the flavor of your board. Plus, they will be priced better at your grocery store if you purchase in season.
- Use different types of crackers with the meat and cheese board. Include gluten free options so all guests can have an option.
- Make sure to use high quality ingredients in your assortment of cured meats cheeses.
- Add some kid friendly cheeses and crackers and the entire family will enjoy this tray. Children love a cheese plate and dried fruit. My kids love cream cheese so you can also include that in a small bowl as well.
Nutrition
Calories: 668kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 4mg
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