Description
A stress-free, crowd-pleasing charcuterie board that looks expensive but takes only 15 minutes to assemble. Perfect for game days, this no-cook snack features a mix of cheeses, meats, fruits, and dips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225g) Sharp Cheddar Cheese (block)
- 8 ounces (225g) Cream Cheese (block)
- 8 ounces (225g) Soft Goat Cheese or Brie
- 8 ounces (225g) Salami or Prosciutto
- 1 large box (about 16 ounces) Mixed Crackers
- 1 small jar Hot Pepper Relish or Jalapeño Slices
- 1 cup (100g) Granola or Pretzels
- 2 cups (300g) Grapes, halved
- 2 medium Apples or Pears, sliced
- 1 cup (150g) Mixed Olives
- 1 cup (150g) Chocolate Covered Pretzels or Almonds
- 1 cup (240ml) Marinara Sauce
- ½ cup (120g) Whole Grain Mustard
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Wash and dry grapes and fruit. Slice apples and pears. Grate or cube cheddar. Slice salami. Leave Brie whole or cut in half. Place everything in bowls or on plates.
- Place anchor items: Arrange small bowls of dips in a triangle pattern (top left, top right, bottom center) and place olives in an empty spot.
- Arrange cheeses: Place blocks of cheese in open spaces between bowls. Crumble goat cheese loosely. Place Brie on a small plate or directly on the board.
- Fold meats: Fold salami or prosciutto into loose rolls or fans and place in clusters near cheeses and mustard. Drape prosciutto over the edge for a fancy look.
- Fill gaps: Tuck grapes, apple slices, and pears into empty spaces. Scatter crackers around edges, standing some up against cheese for height. Scatter pretzels and granola in gaps.
- Final touches: Step back to check balance. Add more crackers or fruit if there is too much white space. Add chocolate-covered pretzels or almonds near sweet elements.
Notes
[‘Take cheese out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving for better flavor.’, “Don’t overcrowd the board; leave space for guests to grab items.”, ‘Use height by stacking crackers and standing up fruit slices.’, ‘Aim for color contrast to make the board visually appealing.’, ‘Keep the board in a cool spot if serving for more than an hour.’, ‘Toss apple and pear slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Grazing portions for
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
Keywords: charcuterie board, game day snacks, football party, easy appetizer, no cook recipe, crowd pleaser, cheese board, party food