DIY Charcuterie Board
This charcuterie board is an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer filled with creamy cheeses, savory meats, and delicious sweet and crunchy bites. It's a simple charcuterie board idea that comes together in minutes and is perfect for parties and holiday entertaining!
Servings: 8 servings
Cost: $35–$45
Ingredients
- blue cheese
- manchego
- brie
- salami
- prosciutto
- pancetta
- ham optional
- turkey optional
- crostinis
- crackers
- pickles
- grapes
- almonds
- mustard
Instructions
- Choose a wooden, marble, or serving board as your base.
- Arrange the blue cheese, manchego, and brie on the board.
- Add the salami, prosciutto, and pancetta. Include ham or turkey if desired.
- Fill in the remaining spaces with crostinis, crackers, pickles, grapes, and almonds.
- Add mustard for serving.
Notes
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Customize the ingredients: You don't need to use every optional ingredient. Adjust the meats and cheeses based on your guests' preferences.
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Choose a suitable board: A wooden or marble serving board works well as a base.
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Make it ahead: You can prepare the ingredients in advance and arrange the board closer to serving time.
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Keep perishable ingredients chilled: Refrigerate leftover meats and cheeses promptly. Avoid leaving the board at room temperature for more than two hours.