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Halloween Charcuterie
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Halloween Charcuterie

A Halloween board presents a festive way to celebrate the holiday. Choose a theme and get creative.

Prep Time
35 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 254 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cheese mixed varieties
  • 1 pound mixed meats
  • Fruit mixed seasonal
  • vegetable mixed seasonal
  • bread or crackers
  • you can get creative, and add other items, to taste
  • Halloween-themed decorations

Instructions

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  1. Slice cheeses into bite sized pieces and arrange on board. 
  2. Arrange meat in bite-sized pieces on board.
  3. Wash and slice fruit into bite sized pieces.
  4. Add broken bite-sized pieces of fresh bread or cut baguette slices and toast to make crostini. You can also use your favorite crackers, pretzels and bagel chips.
  5. Add sauces, dips, condiments, pickles, olives, or hummus in small bowls.
  6. Arrange everything on your board and enjoy!

Notes

  • Incorporate different textures on your board. Crispy crackers and creamy cheeses will satisfy everyone's tastes.
  • Nutrition facts are estimated. The actual calories can vary, depending on what quantities are consumed.
  • See the article above for addition suggestions and tips for building your charcuterie.
  • Meats suitable for charcuterie platter;
  • Cheeses to add to your charcuterie board;
  • Hard Cheeses;
  • Spreadable cheeses;
  • Fruits to add;
  • Add any other of your favorite fruits. I find bananas don't work well because they brown so quickly. Apples, peaches, or anything that browns can be tossed into lemon juice before adding to the board.
  • Additional Condiments;
  • salami
  • ham
  • bacon
  • sausage
  • pork
  • turkey
  • prosciutto
  • pate
  • cheddar
  • Swiss
  • muenster
  • Mimolette
  • gouda
  • provolone
  • goat cheese
  • brie
  • Alouette type 
  • cream cheese blends
  • port wine cheese
  • chutter
  • Stilton cheeses
  • apple
  • pear
  • grape
  • orange
  • pineapple
  • cantaloupe
  • melons
  • apricot
  • peach
  • plum
  • dried cranberries
  • olives
  • capers
  • mayonnaise
  • mustards
  • dips
  • jams or jellies
  • pickles, vegetables, or peppers

Nutrition Information

Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 436mg (18%) Potassium 141mg (3%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 399IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 292mg (29%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254

% Daily Value*

Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 436mg 18%
Potassium 141mg 3%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 399IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 292mg 29%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.