How to Build a Bomb Charcuterie Board

Building a Charcuterie Board for a party?! Check out this post on how to construct the best Charcuterie Board around! One thing to remember is that this kind of appetizer is all about what you like, so don't be afraid to mix things up! Below I've listed some of my favorites to add, but think outside of the box and add things that you and your guests will like!

Meats:

Soppressata

Genoa Salami

Black Peppered Salami

Pepperoni

Prosciutto

Cheese:

Gouda

Bree

Manchego

Cheddar

Goat

Others:

Candied or Salted Nuts

Pistachios

Chocolate Covered Almonds & Cherries (or Cranberries)

Dried Mango and Apricots

Honey Comb

Crackers

Bread

Chips

Honey - (ps the comb is edible!!)

My biggest tip for buying everything that goes into a board is to go to Sprouts for their "Tid Bits" sections. It's in the cheese section, but it's smaller blocks of cheese that are much more affordable. I usually buy 3-4 different tid bits and one or two of my favorite wedges!

I also get sliced meat from the deli. This allows you to get smaller portions of each and more fresh than the shrink wrapped, pre-cut stuff! I usually grab about a quarter of a pound salami, pepperoni prosciutto and soppressata.

Next, browse through the "Bulk" section where you can scoop your products out by the pound. Here you can grab the nuts, trail mix, dried fruit and whatever else looks good to you! In addition to the dried fruit I always add some grapes and any berries that are in season.

Lastly, pick up a baguette and some crackers or chips! Place them sporadically around the board wherever there is space. Wine is always encouraged to compliment the snacks - Enjoy!