Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 45 votes

How to Make a Charcuterie Board

We all love to graze during parties. Learn how to make a charcuterie board and fill it with all of your favorites!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 dips, such as Homemade Ranch, Cream Cheese Fruit Dip or hummus
  • 12 lices each assorted deli meats, such as pepperoni, prosciutto or salami
  • 2 cups cheese cubes or 12 slices each assorted cheeses , such as Colby Jack, provolone or Swiss
  • ½-1 cup soft cheese, such as cream cheese or goat cheese
  • 1 cup each assorted crackers, chips or pretzels
  • 1 cup each assorted chopped or diced vegetables, such as baby carrots, broccoli, cucumber or snap peas
  • 1 cup each assorted chopped or diced fruit, such as apples, blackberries or strawberries
  • ½ cup each assorted nuts, such as almonds or pistachios

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Place dips in small bowls on opposite sides of the board.
  2. Fold or roll the deli meats and place around the board.
  3. Add the different cheeses on opposite sides from each other.
  4. Place the different types of crackers and pretzels around the board.
  5. Finally, fill in any empty spots with the vegetables, fruit and nuts.
  6. Be sure to set out serving prongs or toothpicks near the tray.

Notes

  • Make ahead of time. Depending on the size of your board, you may want to prepare the items ahead of time. Most items can be prepared and stored separately until you’re ready to arrange your tray.
  • Choose the right balance. As you are choosing items, be mindful of textures as well as colors. You want there to be beautiful pops of color throughout the board. The amount of each ingredient can be adjusted according to the size of your board. 
  • DILL DIP: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1½ tablespoons dried dill weed, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, ½ tablespoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt and a dash of pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 463mg (19%) Potassium 191mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1571IU (31%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 463mg 19%
Potassium 191mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1571IU 31%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 85mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

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