Charcuterie Board Ideas
Creative spread ideas, perfect for gatherings, sharing, and enjoying tasty meats and cheeses as the days grow shorter.
Ingredients
Meats (choose 2–3):
- Sliced salami
- Prosciutto
- Pepperoni or dry chorizo
Cheeses (choose 2–3):
- Aged cheddar
- Brie or camembert
- Gouda or havarti
- Goat cheese or blue cheese optional
Crunchy elements:
- Crackers
- Sliced baguette or sourdough
- Breadsticks
Fresh elements:
- Grapes or apple slices
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber rounds or mini pickles
Instructions
Start with a board or platter:
- Use a wooden cutting board, tray, or large plate.
Place the cheese:
- Cut or wedge larger blocks of cheese, and spread them out on the board.
Add the meats:
- Fold or roll the sliced meats and tuck them around the cheese.
Fill in with crackers & bread:
- Fan them out or pile them in sections.
Add produce & extras:
- Scatter grapes, pickles, olives, etc., into open spaces.
- Add a small bowl or two of mustard, jam, or dips if you like.
Optional finishing touches:
- A drizzle of honey or a sprig of rosemary can make it look extra special.