Classic Charcuterie Board
When it comes to easy entertaining, nothing beats a charcuterie board. It’s the ultimate no-cook appetizer that looks impressive but takes minimal effort. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, a casual get-together, or just want to elevate your Friday night, a charcuterie board is always a crowd-pleaser.
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 574kcal
Ingredients
Cheese: Choose 3
- 4 oz. Soft cheese (brie, camembert, goat cheese)
- 4 oz. Semi-soft cheese (fontina, havarti, munster)
- 4 oz. Firm cheese (cheddar, gruyère. gouda)
- 4 oz. Hard (parmesan, asiago)
Meat: Choose 3
- 3 oz. sliced salami
- 3 oz. sliced pepperoni
- 3 oz. sliced ham
- 3 oz. prosciutto
- 3 oz. capicola
Starches: Choose 2-4
- sliced baguettes
- crackers
- toasted pita wedges
- melba toast
Spreads and Accompaniments: Choose 5-7
- Fresh and dried fruit
- Olives
- Nuts
- Pickles
- jam, jelly and honey
- herb butter, cream cheese spread, other dips and spreads
Instructions
- Clean your board and set out all of your ingredients.
- Arrange the cheese on the board with space between each variety. Nestle in small bowls, jars or ramekins for your jams and spreads.
- Fan sliced meat around cheeses, or arrange in ribbons and rolls on the board. Place meat with space between each variety.
- Fan crackers around meat and cheese, or place in small piles around the board.
- Add fresh or dried fruit, vegetables, olives and pickles in small bunches. Scatter in nuts. Just before serving, fill bowls with dips and spreads, and set out cheese knives and small spoons for serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 2215mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2410IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 2mg