Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board
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Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board
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Create a stunning Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board filled with delicious meats and cheese and seasonal snacks. The perfect appetizer for holiday gatherings!
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Ingredients
For the Turkey Body
- 1 large pear halved vertically; red or brown
- 2 cloves for the eyes
- 1/2 pistachio shell for the beak
- 2 sage stems for the feet
Cheeses
- 1 small wheel of Brie about 7 ounces, cut into wedges
- 5 ounces manchego cheese sliced
- 6 ounces goat cheese log I had an apple cinnamon flavored one
- 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cubed
Meats
- 5 ounces prosciutto thinly sliced
- 5 ounces assorted salami thinly sliced
Fruits
- 2 persimmons sliced into wedges
- black grapes large bunch
- 4 fresh figs quartered, or dried figs
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Nuts
- 1/4 cup candied pecans
- 1/4 cup pistachios
Crackers
- Assorted crackers and crisps for the 'feathers'
Accoutrements
- Seasonally appropriate jams, cookies, and honeys served on the side
Instructions
Create the Turkey Body
- Secure a halved pear in the center of your board to act as the turkey's body. Embed cloves for the eyes, attach a half pistachio shell for the beak, and place sage stems at the base for feet.
Arrange the Meats and Cheeses
- Drape thinly sliced prosciutto and assorted salamis around the pear to create ruffled feathers. Surround this setup with wedges of Brie, the log of goat cheese slices of Manchego, and cubes of cheddar cheese.
Add Fruits
- Place slices of persimmons, bunches of black grapes, and fig quarters (or dried figs) onto the board among the meats and cheeses, using these items to fill in gaps and add a burst of color and texture.
Set the Edges
- Place assorted crackers and crisps around the outer edges of the board to mimic expansive turkey feathers, ensuring these are easily accessible.
Fill Small Spaces
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds, candied pecans, and pistachios in any small empty spaces.
Serve with Accoutrements
- Accompany the board with small bowls of seasonally appropriate jams, sweets, and honeys on the side.
Notes
- Please take this recipe as a guideline! Use your favorite meats, cheeses, and fruits to build your thanksgiving turkey cheese board.
- Vegetarian options - Include vegetarian pâtés, marinated and pickled vegetables, stuffed dates or figs, various cheeses, and use veggie-based dips like beet hummus or baba ganoush. Tuck in more veggies like red bell pepper slices, some baby carrots, celery sticks for dipping, etc.
- Drink pairings - Sparkling wines like Champagne or Prosecco, light-bodied white wines like Sauvignon Blanc, or fruity reds like Pinot Noir. Non-alcoholic options could include sparkling apple cider or a festive mocktail.
- Amount of food per person - Aim for about 2-3 ounces of cheese and 2 ounces of meat per person, supplemented by crackers, fruits, and nuts.
- Make it for the kids - a turkey board is perfect for littles and makes them feel like their wants are part of the holidays, too! Kid-friendly cheeses are almost always in the cheese tray I find at ALDI (cheddar cheese, monterey jack, colby, pepper jack, usually), you can use kid friendly meats like pepperoni, ham, and other deli meats.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
504mg
(21%)
Potassium
245mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
222IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
230mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 504mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 222IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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