Housewarming Charcuterie Board (Print Version)

A colorful spread of cured meats, cheeses, dips, crackers, and fresh produce ideal for entertaining guests.

# What You'll 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 & Breads

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

→ Fruits & 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 & 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange the cured meats in loose folds or rolls on a large board or platter to create visual appeal and ease of access.
02 - Place cheeses around the board, spacing them evenly for visual balance and convenient serving.
03 - Spoon dips into small bowls and nestle them strategically among the other items for easy reach.
04 - Fan out crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks in various sections across the board.
05 - Fill remaining gaps with red grapes, green grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper, and carrots.
06 - Scatter mixed nuts, olives, dried apricots, and figs in small clusters throughout the board.
07 - Garnish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs for a polished appearance.
08 - Serve immediately, replenishing items as needed throughout the gathering.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's basically the ultimate crowd-pleaser that requires zero actual cooking—just arranging pretty things.
  • You can prep it in advance and let people graze on their own time, which means you get to actually talk to your guests instead of fussing in the kitchen.
  • Everyone finds something they love because there's enough variety that picky eaters and adventurous ones coexist happily.
02 -
  • Arrange the board no more than an hour before guests arrive, or the cheese will sweat and crackers will get sad—timing is everything.
  • Let your cheeses sit out for 10 to 15 minutes before the party so they're soft enough to actually taste good, because cold cheese is basically inedible.
03 -
  • Buy your cured meats and cheeses from a real deli counter, not the pre-packaged section—they taste better and you can ask questions about pairings.
  • Toast your baguette slices and nuts just before serving; that 30-second difference in texture and flavor matters more than you'd think.
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