Charcuterie Board Ideas
Ingredients
- Brie
- Goat cheese
- Blue cheese
- Smoked Gouda
- Cheddar cheese
- Salami
- Chorizo
- Capriola
- Soppressata
- Summer sausage
- Prosciutto
- Baguette, (thinly sliced and pan toasted)
- Pita chips
- Pretzel crisps
- Berries ((strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries))
- Fresh grapes
- Apples
- Figs
- Dates
- Cranberries
- Marmalade or fruit preserves
- Mustard, (spicy and/or stone-ground)
- Grape tomatoes
- Roasted bell peppers
- Cocktail pickles
- Olives
- Almond
- Roasted nuts
Steps
- 1
Pick a Board - There are different boards to choose from - use whatever you have on hand. Wooden cutting boards, marble boards, serving trays, or even a large plate. If purchasing a charcuterie board, check out the home goods department for the best selections.
- 2
Start with large items or cheeses. Be sure to place any cheese that needs cutting on the side of the board to facilitate cutting. Continue setting the cheese far apart from each other.
- 3
Thinly slice meat and fold in quarters or decoratively (as shown in the photo). Place on the board, and repeat with the remaining meat.
- 4
Lay crackers on the board, as desired. (See photo for reference)
- 5
Proceed with the rest of the ingredients. Place the fruit next to a cheese it pairs well with; no worries if it does not work out perfectly. Put nuts and smaller items like olives in small bowls or cups.
- 6
Fill in the nooks and blank spots with remaining small items (fruits, snacks, crackers, or whatever rocks your boat). Remember, you might have to move a few things around while creating your board.