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Game Day Charcuterie Stadium Board

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This Game Day Charcuterie Stadium Board is a fun, visually stunning, and customizable centerpiece perfect for entertaining during football games or parties. Packed with meats, cheeses, veggies, crackers, dips, and sweet touches, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that assembles in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh parsley or baby spinach (for field base)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched (optional)
  • 5 oz salami, thinly sliced
  • 5 oz pepperoni rounds
  • 5 oz prosciutto, torn into strips
  • 5 oz roast beef or turkey slices
  • 5 oz spicy coppa or chorizo slices
  • 7 oz sharp cheddar, cubed
  • 7 oz Swiss cheese, sliced or cubed
  • 7 oz smoked gouda, sliced
  • 7 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
  • 7 oz Colby Jack or pepper jack cheese
  • Assorted crackers (multigrain, water crackers, pita chips)
  • Baguette slices, lightly toasted
  • Pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 cup cucumber rounds
  • 1 cup mini bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup celery sticks
  • 1 cup guacamole or hummus
  • 1 cup ranch or blue cheese dip
  • 1/2 cup mini dill pickles
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata or green olives
  • 1/4 cup peppadew peppers or banana peppers
  • 1/4 cup honey mustard or spicy mustard
  • 1 cup red grapes or apple slices
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots or cranberries
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate squares

Instructions

  1. Lay parchment paper on a large serving tray. Scatter fresh parsley or spinach evenly to mimic a football field. Add a border of broccoli florets if desired.
  2. Arrange crackers and baguette slices in rows around the field, stacking slightly for a stadium effect. Outline with pretzel sticks.
  3. Place small bowls of guacamole and ranch/blue cheese dip at each end of the board. Add olives and pickles in ramekins to the corners. Optional: stick pretzel rods upright in dips for field goals.
  4. Fan out slices of salami, pepperoni, prosciutto, and coppa along the sidelines. Roll or fold roast beef/turkey slices for visual interest.
  5. Place cheese cubes and slices in sections between meats and crackers, alternating colors for visual appeal. Use toothpicks to stack if needed.
  6. Arrange cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, cucumber rounds, and bell pepper slices in open spaces. Use celery sticks for ‘yard lines’ if desired.
  7. Tuck mini pickles and olives around the board, filling gaps. Add peppadew or banana peppers for extra flavor.
  8. Scatter grapes, apple slices, dried apricots, and chocolate squares in the ‘end zones’ for color and sweetness.
  9. Wipe edges of bowls, tidy up herbs, and check for symmetry. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap for up to 2 hours.

Notes

Customize with your favorite meats, cheeses, and veggies. For gluten-free or vegan boards, use appropriate substitutes. Assemble just before serving for best freshness. Keep dips chilled if sitting out for more than an hour. Use toothpicks for stability and label dips for allergies. Store leftovers in airtight containers and keep crackers separate to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: charcuterie board, game day snacks, entertaining, appetizer, party platter, football snacks, cheese board, meat and cheese tray, Super Bowl, crowd-pleaser

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