Easy Charcuterie Board 101
When it comes to entertaining, there’s nothing quite so spectacularly beautiful and delicious as a Simple Charcuterie Board. Read on below for tons of easy charcuterie board ideas, plus tips and tricks to ensure your meat and cheese board appetizer is always brag-worthy.
Servings: 12 People
Calories: 349kcal
Equipment
- Large Serving Board
- Ramekins or Small Bowls
- Cheese Knives
- Mini Spoons & Forks
- Appetizer Plates
Ingredients
- 3 cups Seasonal Fresh and Dried Fruits
- ¼ cup Nuts
- 12 oz Cheeses
- ½ cup Jams/Spreads
- 12 oz Bread/Crackers
- 6 oz Meats
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash all produce under running water and prepare as needed.3 cups Seasonal Fresh and Dried Fruits
- Assemble your charcuterie board starting with your ramekins of nuts, jams & spreads and larger items like cheeses and fruits.½ cup Jams/Spreads, ¼ cup Nuts, 12 oz Cheeses
- In the empty spaces of your board, fold and layer meats, fan out crackers and add any additional fruits into the corners of your board without ingredients.12 oz Bread/Crackers, 6 oz Meats
- Serve with the beverages of your choice and enjoy!
Notes
Charcuterie Board Tips & Tricks
- Making a Pinterest-worthy charcuterie board isn’t difficult, but there are a few things to keep in mind:
- Odd beats even. I don’t know why, but 3 flowers in a vase looks better than 2 or 4. The same rules apply to your appetizer platter! Try to use odd numbers when it comes tomeats and variety of cheeses, or break them into groups of an odd number of slices.
- Texture and color are your friends. To keep things from looking too “one-note” be sure to introduce lots of contrast. Alternatively, stick in a color family for a stunning presentation.
- Stems are beautiful! Cherry tomatoes and grapes on the vine add dramatic movement to your board (plus they minimize your prep).
- Clean out the pantry & fridge. I don’t know about you, but I have a wicked penchant for buying cool looking condiments. Put them all to good use by peppering small ramekins of them across your cheese board.
- Introduce movement. Fanning out cheese slices, meat slices, favorite fruits or crackers helps draw your eye around the board.
- Fill in the blanks. Bountiful = Beautiful, so make sure you do whatever you can to make the charcuterie board totally full. Sprigs of herbs, edible flowers, a sprinkle of nuts… use it all to your advantage! The perfect charcuterie board is based on number of guests and personal preference so it’s up to you!
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
