Perfect Patriotic Charcuterie Board
A quick and easy patriotic charcuterie board featuring a festive mix of cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, and crunchy crackers, perfect for any party celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Sharp Cheddar, sliced or cubed
- Fresh Mozzarella balls or slices
- Blue Cheese crumbles (optional)
- Sliced Salami or Pepperoni
- Prosciutto, loosely folded
- Strawberries, halved
- Blueberries
- Cherry tomatoes (optional)
- Cucumber slices
- Assorted Crackers
- Baguette slices, toasted
- Fresh basil leaves
- Honey or fig jam
- Almonds or walnuts, toasted
- Olives (green or black, optional)
- Small-curd cottage cheese (optional, for creamy texture)
- Gluten-free crackers or bread (optional, for gluten-free version)
Instructions
- Slice cheddar into bite-sized cubes or thin slices. Tear or fold prosciutto and salami into loose ribbons or rolls. Arrange mozzarella balls in a small bowl or scatter on the board.
- Rinse strawberries, blueberries, and cherry tomatoes thoroughly. Halve strawberries. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Lightly toast baguette slices until golden and slightly crisp.
- Arrange cheeses spaced evenly on the board. Fill in with meats, folding or rolling as you go. Add fruits and veggies in clusters or scattered to balance color.
- Place small bowls for honey, jams, and olives strategically around the edges.
- Sprinkle nuts and tuck fresh basil leaves throughout the board.
- Drizzle a little honey over cheeses or berries if desired.
- Add decorative patriotic toothpicks or small flags for a festive touch.
Notes
Keep wet ingredients like jams and olives in small bowls to avoid sogginess. Toast bread just before assembling to maintain crunch. Assemble board close to serving time for freshness. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crackers and bread or substitute with crisp veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8th
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
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