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Charcuterie Board Ideas & Recipes

Welcome! I'm Kristy, and I've been entertaining for friends and family for almost 30 years. Here you'll find easy charcuterie board ideas for every occasion, plus the dips, jams and crostini that make them special.

New to charcuterie? Start with how to make a charcuterie board or learn what charcuterie actually is. Then grab a board and have fun with it, because there's no wrong way to build one!

Start Here: Charcuterie Basics

  • a closeup, overhead shot of a charcuterie board with brie, cubed cheeses, crostini, jam, grapes, dried apricots, and nuts
    How to Make a Charcuterie Board
  • Charcuterie board size chart showing round and rectangle board sizes for 1 to 50 guests, from a mini 8-inch board to a 6-foot grazing table.
    Charcuterie Board Sizes: What Size Do You Need?
  • all products needed for a $25 Trader Joe's charcuterie board: double cream brie, water crackers, fig jam, calabrese, olives, unexpected cheddar, an apple, a pear, and fresh rosemary
    How Much Charcuterie Per Person (With Calculator)

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    Holiday & Party Boards

    • a christmas tree charcuterie board with brie, manchego, havarti, mild and spicy salami, prosciutto, cacciatore sausage, olives, fresh fruit, with pretzel sticks for the tree trunk and rosemary for the garnish
      Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas (Tree, Wreath & More)
    • a round charcuterie board with funny charcuterie quotes engraved into it. It's topped with meats, cheese, fruits, and accoutrements.
      150+ Funny Charcuterie Puns, Quotes & Sayings
    • deviled eggs were a big part of 1920s finger foods; here they're shown on a white platter
      The Best 1920s Finger Foods for a Roaring Party
    • An overhead shot of a $100 Trader Joe's grazing table filled with cured meats, cheeses, and accoutrements with fall additions like maple leaf cookies, tiny leaf shortbread cookies, pumpkin biscotti and colorful gourds
      Trader Joe's Charcuterie Boards ($25, $50, $75 & $100 Shopping Lists)

    Crostini & Easy Appetizers

    • Prosciutto wrapped dates on a charcuterie board, with one date bitten to show the blue cheese and almond inside
      Prosciutto Wrapped Dates with Blue Cheese
    • a large white plate filled with charcuterie skewers made with mozzarella, grape tomatoes, salami, and fresh basil with a dish of homemade italian dressing on the side
      Charcuterie Skewers
    • a large brown plate filled with apple and brie crostini with walnuts and drizzled honey
      Apple and Brie Crostini with Honey and Walnuts
    • an assortment of nine crostini with different toppings: brie, pears, honey, blue cheese, salami, cucumbers, tomatoes, smoked salmon, and deli meat
      How to Make Crostini (Plus Easy Topping Ideas)
    See more Crostini & Easy Appetizers →

    Jams, Spreads & Accompaniments

    • a jar of blackberry jalapeño jam on a white cutting board with fresh blackberries and a small wooden spoon resting next to the jar that's wrapped with jute
      Blackberry Jalapeño Jam
    • a closeup of a jar of marinated feta cheese next to half a lemon and a sprig of rosemary
      Easy Marinated Feta Cheese
    • a jar of bacon fig jam on a wood cutting board with cheese, fresh figs, fresh rosemary, and crackers
      Bacon Fig Jam
    • a jar of fig jam on a wooden cutting board with fresh figs in the background
      The Best Jams for a Charcuterie Board
    See more Jams, Spreads & Accompaniments →

    Charcuterie Boards

    • An antipasti platter with Italian meats, mozzarella, olives, peppers, cucumbers, pesto and crisps, garnished with fresh basil on a wooden board.
      Antipasti Platter (Plus How to Upgrade Trader Joe's $10.99 Platter)
    • Large, round salami charcuterie board with brie, fresh vegetables, duck liver pâté, and crackers
      Salami Charcuterie Board (Easy, Budget-Friendly & Gorgeous)
    • a bagel board with cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onion, capers and dill with cut up bagels around it
      Bagel Board - Simple and Sophisticated
    See more Charcuterie Boards →

    Dips & Whipped Cheese

    • a gray bowl filled with boursin dip and topped with fresh herbs and olive oil, next to slices of toasted bread
      Boursin Dip with Garlic & Herbs
    • whipped cottage cheese dip in a rustic bowl topped with hot honey, bacon and fresh herbs with slices of crostini on a wooden board
      Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip
    • a bowl of whipped feta with toasted crostini
      Whipped Feta
    • garlic herb bread dipping oil in a shallow white dish surrounded by chunks of bread and fresh herbs
      Garlic Herb Oil for Dipping Bread
    See more Dips & Whipped Cheese →
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    Welcome!

    I’m Kristy, a cookbook author, former personal chef, and longtime recipe developer who’s been entertaining for almost 30 years. Here I share my favorite charcuterie boards and the easy appetizers that go with them. Questions? I’m always happy to help!

    More about me

    Join the Charcuterie Crew

    New board ideas, easy appetizers, and hosting tips, straight to your inbox every week. Because everything’s better on a board.

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      Reader Favorites

      • a round charcuterie board with funny charcuterie quotes engraved into it. It's topped with meats, cheese, fruits, and accoutrements.
        150+ Funny Charcuterie Puns, Quotes & Sayings
      • a jar of blackberry jalapeño jam on a white cutting board with fresh blackberries and a small wooden spoon resting next to the jar that's wrapped with jute
        Blackberry Jalapeño Jam
      • deviled eggs were a big part of 1920s finger foods; here they're shown on a white platter
        The Best 1920s Finger Foods for a Roaring Party
      • Prosciutto crostini topped with burrata, fresh basil and balsamic glaze on a wooden board
        Prosciutto Crostini with Burrata & Balsamic Glaze

      Seasonal

      • a christmas tree charcuterie board with brie, manchego, havarti, mild and spicy salami, prosciutto, cacciatore sausage, olives, fresh fruit, with pretzel sticks for the tree trunk and rosemary for the garnish
        Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas (Tree, Wreath & More)
      • a jar of bacon fig jam on a wood cutting board with cheese, fresh figs, fresh rosemary, and crackers
        Bacon Fig Jam
      • a bowl of oven-roasted pumpkin seeds
        Oven Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
      • an overhead shot of a small, round dessert charcuterie board with assorted mini-pies, apple slices, and grapes
        How to Make a Dessert Charcuterie Board (Easy Ideas)

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