Charcuterie Board

A complete guide on how to put together the best charcuterie board, with a selection of meats, cheeses, crackers, fruit, veggies and other snack foods. The ultimate party appetizer that always gets rave reviews!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine French

Keyword charcuterie board, grazing board

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Total Time 21 minutes

Servings

Calories 292kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds assorted cured meats such as salami, pate, prosciutto, pepperoni and coppa
1 pound cheese cubes or as a whole wedge
1 cup olives
1 cup vegetables raw, grilled or pickled
1 cup fruit fresh or dried
12 ounces assorted bread baguette slices, breadsticks, crackers
3/4 cup nuts
fresh herbs for garnish
sauces such as preserves or dips optional

Instructions

Arrange all the ingredients on a large board or platter. If you're using sauces, place them in small bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs, then serve.
If you want to make this platter in advance, assemble everything on the board except the bread products and fresh herbs. Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Remove from the refrigerator, uncover, and add bread and herbs. Let stand for 15 minutes, then serve.

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