Housewarming Charcuterie Board (Printable Page)

A vibrant spread of meats, cheeses, dips, crackers, fresh fruits, and nuts perfect for entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ Cured Meats

01 - 4.2 oz prosciutto
02 - 4.2 oz salami
03 - 4.2 oz smoked ham
04 - 3.5 oz chorizo slices

→ Cheeses

05 - 5.3 oz brie, sliced
06 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, cubed
07 - 4.2 oz gouda, sliced
08 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Dips

09 - 3.5 oz hummus
10 - 3.5 oz tzatziki
11 - 3.5 oz roasted red pepper dip

→ Crackers and Breads

12 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers
13 - 3.5 oz baguette, sliced
14 - 3.5 oz breadsticks

→ Fruits and Vegetables

15 - 1 cup red grapes
16 - 1 cup green grapes
17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
18 - 1 cup cucumber slices
19 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
20 - 1 cup baby carrots

→ Nuts and Extras

21 - 0.5 cup mixed nuts
22 - 0.5 cup pitted olives
23 - 0.25 cup dried apricots
24 - 0.25 cup dried figs
25 - Fresh rosemary and thyme for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Arrange cured meats in loose folds or rolls across the large serving board or platter as the foundation.
02 - Place cheese selections around the board, spacing them evenly throughout for balanced visual appeal and accessibility.
03 - Spoon hummus, tzatziki, and roasted red pepper dip into small bowls and nestle them strategically among other items.
04 - Fan out crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks in various sections around the board for visual interest.
05 - Fill remaining gaps with grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and baby carrots.
06 - Scatter mixed nuts, olives, dried apricots, and dried figs in small clusters throughout the board.
07 - Garnish the entire board with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs for visual elegance and aromatic appeal.
08 - Serve immediately and replenish items as needed throughout the gathering.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy but takes less time than ordering takeout, which means you can actually enjoy your guests instead of stressing in the kitchen.
  • Everyone finds something they love without you needing to cook separate dishes, and somehow people eat more slowly and enjoy each other's company around a board like this.
02 -
  • Arrange everything at room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving because cold cheese tastes muted and meats become brittle—warmth wakes up all those flavors you paid good money for.
  • The dips will break slightly if you nestle them in too long, so add them no more than 15 minutes before people arrive, and keep an eye on them so you can refresh if needed.
03 -
  • Buy prosciutto and salami from the deli counter rather than pre-packaged because they'll slice it to order and you can request they fold it loosely for you, saving you time and creating better texture.
  • Arrange your board on a large wooden cutting board or marble slab rather than a traditional serving platter because the natural texture of wood or stone makes everything look more refined and organic.
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