Here are a few Charcutterie Board Ideas to feed a crowd. Charcutterie Boards are great for party food ideas, buffet ideas or appetizers for parties big and small.
These board type snacks are popular because they make life easier in terms of hosting. Nothing has to be “home-make” and you can make your board ahead of time (up to an hour).
It’s easy “grazing” for your guests and they can pick and choose their snacks. It’s also a great way to share your discoveries of new cheeses and breads. Offer lots of choice, colour, sizing and textures on your boards.
P.S. you don’t necessarily need a “board” for these board ideas. You could also use a cookie sheet or serving platter.
Charcutterie Board Ideas
- cured meats
- cheese
- olives
- nuts
- fruit
- dried fruit
- crackers
- baguette
- pickles
Let’s get a little more specific…
Cured meat: ham, prosciutto, cooked sausage (chorizo or kielbasa work well)
Hard cheese: parmesan, gouda, asiago
Firm cheese: gruyere, comte, manchego, cheddar
Soft cheese: vurrata, marcapone, stracchino
Blue cheese: gorgonzola, dunbarton blue, marbled blue jack
Nuts: peanuts, almonds, cashews, walnuts (make sure your guest list is nut-free otherwise take these off your party menu)
Fruit: grapes, sliced apple, sliced oranges, strawberries
Dried fruit: raisons, apricots, mango
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Thanks for the great post. Some great ideas!