What Should Be On A Charcuterie Board?
Charcuterie boards used to feature a selection of meat…and that was it! Today these boards include cheese, fruit, nuts, seeds, jellies, jams, and more. Again, this is one of our favorite parts of making a charcuterie board ourselves. We get to pick and choose exactly what to include! Refer to the recipe card below for specific instructions, but in the meantime here are the basics:
Hard-to-firm cheeseSemi-soft cheeseSoft cheeseBread and/or crackersCured meatFresh fruitNuts and/or seedsCondiments like jelly and jam
Can I Make This Dish In Advance?
If you plan on making a charcuterie board for a party, you may want to prep it ahead of time. The good news is that you can assemble this up to 24 hours before serving! Just make sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge. And, we definitely recommend that you slice up the fresh fruit right before serving. Otherwise, it will start to brown — and no one wants that.
Fun Add-Ons:
One of the best parts of making a charcuterie board at home is including some fun add-ons. Here are a few of our favorites:
Create a meat rose (instructions for how to do it on the recipe card below)Add some fresh herbs or flowersMake it a themed board — get creative for the holidays or birthday partiesAdd a bed of greens or other veggies Create small labels for the meat and cheese
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious appetizer recipes:
Easy Creamy Crab SaladCheesy Skillet Taco DipCrispy Coconut ShrimpHomemade Party Cheese Ball
Watch the video below where Caytlin will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes. Δ Δ
