19 Easy Charcuterie Boards to Make For Every Occasion

Charcuterie boards are the perfect party snack for get-togethers with friends and families. Not only are they delicious, but they are BEAUTIFUL.

Despite how much effort appears to go into making these boards, they are actually extremely easy to make.

One of the best things about making a charcuterie board is that you can completely customize to your liking, and fill it with all of your favorite foods!

Charcuterie boards typically do not involve any cooking. All you have to do is arrange your board with your chosen foods, and you will be golden.

In this post, you will find where to get a charcuterie board, what to put on a charcuterie board, and some of the best charcuterie board ideas to make!

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Where to Get a Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie boards aren’t as hard to find as you may think! You can get them at Target, Walmart, Homegoods, and other home-related stores.

If you are having trouble finding them, you can also turn your wooden cutting board into a nice small charcuterie board. This is especially helpful when you are making a board for yourself or one or two additional people.

Here are some boards I think you may like:

What is on a Charcuterie Board

Presentation is EVERYTHING when it comes to putting together your board. You want to make sure have a good balance of textures, vibrant colors, and food sizes to make it work.

Here are a few common things to put on your first board:

Meats

Salami
Pepperoni
Proscuitto
Ham
Turkey

Cheese

Brie
Goat
Manchego
Cheddar

Nuts

Pecans
Walnuts
Almonds
Macadamia Nuts
Pistachios

Bread & Crackers

Buttery Crackers
Grain Crackers
Toasted Baguette slices

Fruits

Fresh berries: strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries
Grapes (stem still on)
Apple slices
Dried fruits

Other

Olives: black or green
Dips: spinach dip, onion dip
Pickles
Celery sticks
Carrot slices

Now that you know some of the basic foods to put on your board, here are a few of the best charcuterie board ideas to make for your next get together!

Best Charcuterie Boards Ideas

1. Breakfast

2. Dessert

3. Summer

4. Vegan

5. Keto

6. Fall

7. Brunch

8. Fruit & Veggie

9. Smore’s

10. Mexican

11. Chocolate

12. Seafood

13. Sandwich

14. Vegetarian

15. Classic

Holiday Charcuterie Boards

16. Christmas

17. Halloween

18. Thanksgiving

19. 4th of July

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