Easy Charcuterie Board
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Find out how to make an easy charcuterie board (a.k.a. simple meat and cheese platter) using basic food items to impress your guests for your next party, holiday, or get-together with friends.
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Ingredients
- 3 Different types of Cheese ideally a mix of hard, semi-soft, and soft (I used manchego, cheddar, mozzarella balls)
- 3 Different Types of Cured Meats thinly sliced (I used prosciutto, capocollo, and calabrese salami)
- 3 different kinds of fresh fruits , seasonal (grapes, berries, and pomegranate seeds)
- 3 different types of fresh veggies I used whatever was available in the store and had a good price: baby carrots, celery sticks, and mini tomatoes
- 2 different kinds of spreads I used hummus & marmalade
- 1 Marinated Spanish green olives
- 2 different types of crackers
- 1 Baguette toast
- nuts I used only one type (pecans because nuts cost more and I wanted to save some money.
- dried fruits I chose dried cranberries because it was winter time but you can pick others, depending on the season or your taste.
- Mini desserts You don’t have to serve them but I wanted to make a complete platter that would be a full meal. The meat and cheese board itself is an appetizer but it is so filling that you think you are having a complete meal. I used meringues, caramels, chocolate truffles, and macarons.
Instructions
- (Optional step): If you're using wood, spread a layer of parchment paper on your board so that the fatty foods like meats and cheeses don't leave grease stains. If you are using marble, like I did, or a metal sheet pan, no protection is required.
- Start by choosing one or more focal points. It can be anything! I placed a few bowls of jam, hummus, pomegranate seeds, and mozzarella balls with olives on the board first to establish my focal points. They are usually placed either in the center or in spots where you will place other items around.
- But in this case, since those bowls are not filled with the main items (meats and cheeses), you will have to leave enough space to layer the main items around those focal points. These small bowls make the board more visually appealing, especially if you choose some with different sizes/heights/shapes.
- Next, layer one ingredient at a time on the board, starting with the 2 key items: cured meats (like Calabrese, prosciutto, and capocollo) and cheeses (I chose a hard cheese like cheddar which is popular among kids, and some other hard cheeses like manchego, loved by adults).
- Then arrange the starches, such as crackers, breadsticks, and toast on the board, followed by the seasonal fruits and veggies on the board. Different colors of produce make for a bright, vivid, and beautiful board! I picked some that my kids would eat such as grapes and strawberries.
- Nestle in small bowls or tuck into tight spots small items like nuts and dried fruits.
- If you are serving mini desserts for a complete and modern charcuterie board, like I did, before you start to assemble the board reserve a corner just for them.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and edible flowers.
- Place mini spoons, mini skewers, toothpicks, or any other needed utensils close to the food items they will be used with.
- Serve with a sparkling drink, wine, or any other beverage of your choice. Cheers! Ours is a complete charcuterie or cured meat and cheese board – it has enough appetizers for a full meal plus desserts.
Notes
- Nuts, dried fruits, and mini desserts are not included in the nutrition facts calculation. Calories may vary depending on what you eat and how much!
- STORAGE
- Store any leftovers, wrapped or covered, in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make use of them as soon as possible!
- Store any leftovers, wrapped or covered, in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make use of them as soon as possible!
- Store any leftovers, wrapped or covered, in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make use of them as soon as possible!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
50.1kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
7.9g
(3%)
Protein
1.8g
(4%)
Fat
1.2g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
1.2mg
(0%)
Sodium
115.5mg
(5%)
Potassium
23.8mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.8g
(2%)
Vitamin A
13.1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
18.6mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 50.1kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 4% |
| Fat | 1.2g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 115.5mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 23.8mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 13.1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18.6mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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