The perfect appetizer for hosting is the one that has it all. Something for everyone can be found on this cheese charcuterie board.
Charcuterie boards originated from France. It comes from the French word for the person who prepares the cured meats that end up on the board – charcutier, or “pork butcher”. Over the years charcuterie boards have become the perfect way to showcase any food. People make them out of pancakes, candy or sometimes holiday themed treats.
Suggested Ingredients for Charcuterie Board:
- Cheeses: Brie, Swiss, Gouda, Cheese Ball, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Roquefort, Camembert, Cotija, Chèvre, and any others that you want.
- Nuts: Almonds, Pistachios, Pecans, Walnuts, Peanuts.
- Meats: Prosciutto, Ham, Turkey, Mortadella, Salami.
- Veggies: Cucumber, Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Celery, Carrots.
- Fruits: Grapes, Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Apples.
- Dips: Hummus, Spinach Dip, Artichoke Dip.
Tools:
- Board: All you really need is a nice cutting board or cheese board to start a beautiful charcuterie board.
- Cheese Tags: Easily display all of the cheese types with simple spikes you can write the names of on.