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How to Make a Charcuterie Board
A beautiful meat and cheese board with various flavors is an easy party favoeite!
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 595 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Marinated Mozzarella Cheese
- 8 ounces mozzarella balls or bocconccini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Other Cheeses
- 6 ounces pepper jack cheese sliced, or another variety of flavored cheese
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese sliced
- 6 ounces manchego cheese or Gruyere cheese, sliced
- 6 ounces Parmesan Cheese or Gouda cheese, Asiago cheese, sliced
Meats
- 8 ounces peppered salame
- 8 ounces salami
- 8 ounces prosciutto
- 8 ounces ham
Crackers/Bread
- 1 french baguette sliced and toasted
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 cups pretzel crisps
- 2 cups artisan crackers or seeded crackers
Other
- 1 cup roasted assorted nuts
- ¼ cup fig jam onion dip or grainy mustard
- 1 bunch grapes
- ½ cup black olives artichokes or pickles
- dried fruits optional
Instructions
- Combine cheese, oil, and Italian seasoning. Let marinate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Slice the baguette and brush with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Bake at 400°F for 6-8 minutes or until crisp. Remove from the oven and rub with a whole peeled garlic clove.
- Slice cheeses, wash and dry grapes.
- Place small bowls on the charcuterie board and fill then with dips, olives or any wet ingredients.
- Arrange meats, cheeses, and crackers around the board.
- Finally, add in the fruit for color. Add fresh herbs for a pop of color if desired.
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Notes
- If making ahead, loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Any plate or platter can be used in place of a board. Charcuterie can also be placed in cups to make charcuterie cups.
- We allow for the following per person:
- Nutrition information is an estimate based on generic ingredients listed above and will vary greatly depending on your own selections and brands as well as how much of each item each person consumes. We recommend calculating your own nutritional information based on actual products used.
- 4 slices of meat (about 3 oz total)
- 2 oz cheese per person
- a variety of crackers and bread
- a tablespoon or two of something pickled or briney
- fruits, nuts, and herbs for color and texture
Nutrition Information
Calories
595
(30%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
1659mg
(69%)
Potassium
343mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
396IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
488mg
(49%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 595
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 595 | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1659mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 396IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 488mg | 49% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.