Halloween Charcuterie Board
Build a scary, snack-filled Halloween Charcuterie Board for your next Halloween party.
Ingredients
The meats (see note 1):
- 8 ounces deli ham
- 8 ounces genoa salami
- 8 ounces pepperoni
The cheeses (see note 2):
- 8 ounces Colby jack cheese cubed
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese sliced or cut into shapes
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese cubed
The fruits and vegetables (see note 3):
- green grapes
- blackberries or blueberries
- fresh figs or strawberries, halved
- pimento-stuffed green olives
The snacks (see note 4):
- cheese crackers Such as Cheez-Its or Cheese Nips
- Townhouse Crackers or Ritz crackers
- candy corn or mellocreme pumpkins
- caramel corn or pumpkin cookies
The decorations:
- fresh flowers or herbs
- mini pumpkins or other Halloween decorations
- Candy eyes or plastic spiders
Instructions
- Select your board, then gather your meats. Fold or roll the meats and arrange in separate areas of the board.
- Pair each cheese with one of the meats. Add fruits and vegetables (in bowls if it makes sense). Add any spreads or jams.
- Add crackers, candy, cookies, and any other snacks. Layer and overlap when needed; step back to view the board from afar to spot any slim spots.
- Decorate the board with garnishes and Halloween props as desired.
Notes
Meats: I designed this board with kids in mind, so the meats are basic. If you're feeding adults, feel free to choose from these categories instead:
Dry-Cured Pork or Beef: Serrano ham, prosciutto, country ham, Iberico ham, capicola, speck, bresaola Salami: Soppressata, finocchiona, peppered salame Spreadable meat: ‘Nduja, duck pâté, chicken liver pâté, rillettes
- Dry-Cured Pork or Beef: Serrano ham, prosciutto, country ham, Iberico ham, capicola, speck, bresaola
- Salami: Soppressata, finocchiona, peppered salame
- Spreadable meat: ‘Nduja, duck pâté, chicken liver pâté, rillettes
Cheeses: I chose kid-friendly cheeses for this Halloween board. If you're entertaining adults, consider 1 of each of the following types:
Soft: Brie, feta, Camembert, chèvre, ricotta Semi-hard: Fontina, muenster, Gouda, Havarti, Roquefort, gorgonzola, Manchego, Gruyère, Comté Firm: Cheddar, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Romano
- Soft: Brie, feta, Camembert, chèvre, ricotta
- Semi-hard: Fontina, muenster, Gouda, Havarti, Roquefort, gorgonzola, Manchego, Gruyère, Comté
- Firm: Cheddar, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Romano
- Fruit and vegetables: Look for orange, green, and black fruits and veggies and select the ones you think your guests will enjoy the most. Seasonal produce is always best!
- Snacks: Crackers, pretzels, crostini, chips, candy, cookies, and nuts all work well here. You're looking for themed snacks to fill in the gaps of your board.
- Yield: This board is designed to feed at least 12 as part of a Halloween buffet. If this is the main food for a party, it will serve 4 to 6.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1301mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 523IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 411mg | 41% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.