Trader Joe’s Charcuterie Boards ($25, $50, $75 & $100 Shopping Lists)

I love making cheese and charcuterie boards no matter what occasion pops up: Christmas parties, book club, a friend is stopping by? Throwing together a board is my go-to for them all, and making a Trader Joe's charcuterie board is the easiest way to do it!

I've been putting together boards for my friends and family for years, and Trader Joe's is still the first place I go when I want a beautiful charcuterie board without spending a fortune (the cheese section alone is worth the trip)! You can grab your crackers, fruit, nuts and even a bottle of wine without making a second stop.

For this post, I did something a little different. I made one shopping trip and built four Trader Joe's charcuterie boards at four price points. There's a board here for everyone and every occasion, for budgets of $25, $50, $75, and $100.

Why I Love Trader Joe's for Charcuterie

I'm a huge fan of Trader Joe's for just about everything, but their charcuterie products have to be my favorite. It seems like every time I shop there's some new cheese or cracker to try, and their produce is always so fresh and flavorful!

• The cheese prices are hard to beat: A wheel of Double Cream Brie costs less than a fancy coffee, and their selection rotates often enough that you can make a different board every time. There's always something new to try (this trip I picked up the Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese, which we all loved)!
• Everything's in one place: Cheese, meat, crackers, produce, nuts, olives...you name it, they've got it. Not once have I needed to head to a different store because I couldn't find what I needed.
• The seasonal finds are half the fun: Just this trip, I found the perfect additions for a fall charcuterie board: a huge display of tiny gourds in different colors sat just inside the front door, Maple Leaf cookies, tiny fall shortbread cookies, and pumpkin biscotti. I didn't use these little touches on these boards since they're for any season or occasion, but it's fun to check to see what extras you might want to add! Just know that seasonal items come and go (even cheeses), so I've included year-round swaps for anything I used on these boards that might not be on the shelf when you shop.

Trader Joe's Charcuterie Boards at a Glance

Prices are from my local Trader Joe's in October 2026. They vary a bit by region, and cheese sold by weight will vary by the package you grab.

Every Board Needs These Basics

No matter what you spend, a great board covers the same few bases:

• Cheese in different textures: Go for something soft and creamy, something firm, and something with a little personality, like a flavored or aged cheese. Our guide to the best cheeses for a charcuterie board has some great ideas.
• One or two cured meats: You don't need five unless you're making a big grazing table; a salami and a prosciutto will make almost anyone happy. (Here's more on the best meats for a charcuterie board.)
• Something for crunch: Crackers, a sliced baguette (even better if made into crostini), or even apple and cucumber slices.
• Something sweet: Fig butter, honey, or fresh and dried fruit.
• Something salty or briny: Olives, nuts, or pickles. (Get more ideas from our list of the best charcuterie accoutrements).
• Something green: A few sprigs of rosemary make a $25 board look like it cost twice as much.

A note for these boards: The boards in these photos don't use the entire package of each ingredient, for two reasons: it's easier to build a board with smaller amounts of each ingredient, and a board shouldn't be left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Just refill any dwindling ingredients as you and your guests enjoy the board.

$25 Trader Joe's Charcuterie Board (Serves 4-6)

This is the board I'd make for a casual night in or if a few friends were dropping by. It has two cheeses everyone loves, a little spicy salami, and just enough extras to make it special.

These are the products I used:

Cheese

• Double Cream Brie ($4.49)
• Unexpected Cheddar ($3.99)

Meat

• Sliced Hot Calabrese ($3.99)

Crackers

• Water Crackers ($1.99)

Fruit

• Honeycrisp apple, 1 ($1.49)
• Red D'Anjou pear, 1 ($0.89)

Extras

• Fig Butter ($2.99)
• Olive Trio ($3.49)
• Fresh rosemary ($1.99)

Total: $25.31

1. Double Cream Brie
2. Unexpected Cheddar
3. Sliced Hot Calabrese
4. Water Crackers
5. Honeycrisp Apple
6. Red D'Anjou Pear
7. Fig Butter
8. Olive Trio
9. Fresh Rosemary

$50 Trader Joe's Charcuterie Board (Serves 8-10)

This board uses three cheeses, two meats, and a few fall touches. If it's not fall when you make this, you can easily swap out those ingredients (see the "seasonal swap" section further down).

These are the products I used:

Cheese

• Saint André Triple Crème Brie ($8.54, not pictured)
• Toscano Cheese with Black Pepper ($5.76)
• Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese ($3.29)*

Meat

• Columbus Salami Chunk ($5.49)
• Prosciutto ($4.29)

Crackers

• Fig & Olive Crisps ($3.99)
• Water Crackers ($1.99)

Fruit and veggies

• Honeycrisp apple, 1 ($1.49)
• Red D'Anjou pear, 1 ($0.89)
• Persian cucumbers ($2.49)
• Sweetened Dried Oranges ($1.99)

Extras

• Pumpkin Butter ($2.99)*
• Olive Trio ($3.49)
• Fresh rosemary ($1.99)

Total: $48.68

*Seasonal. See the swaps below.

1. Saint André Triple Crème Brie
2. Toscano Cheese with Black Pepper
3. Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese
4. Columbus Salami
5. Prosciutto
6. Fig & Olive Crisps
7. Water Crackers
8. Honeycrisp Apple
9. Red D'Anjou Pear
10. Persian Cucumbers
11. Sweetened Dried Oranges
12. Pumpkin Butter
13. Olive Trio
14. Fresh Rosemary

$75 Trader Joe's Charcuterie Board (Serves 12-15)

This one is the showstopper! It has two kinds of crackers, four cheeses, three meats, and enough grapes and nuts to make sure every nook and cranny is filled. This is the one I'd make for a holiday party, just swapping a few ingredients for some Christmas items or adding some small chocolate bites or cookies to the board.

These are the products I used:

Cheese

• White Stilton with Cranberries ($9.09)*
• Pink Peppercorn Fontina ($6.99)*
• Toscano Cheese with Cinnamon ($6.00)*
• Boursin ($4.99)

Meat

• Spanish Inspired Charcuteria ($5.99)
• Uncured Calabrese Salami and Fresh Mozzarella Swirls ($5.99)
• Prosciutto ($4.29)

Crackers

• Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps ($3.99)*
• Water Crackers ($1.99)

Fruit and veggies

• Red & Green Grapes ($6.99)
• Teeny Tiny Cucumbers ($2.99)
• Honeycrisp apple, 1 ($1.49)
• Red D'Anjou pear, 1 ($0.89)

Extras

• Rosemary Marcona Almonds ($5.99)
• Grilled Olives ($3.99)
• Fresh rosemary ($1.99)

Total: $73.65

*Seasonal. See the swaps below.

Confession: I got so caught up arranging this board that I forgot the Boursin when I took the photo! It's included in the shopping list and the total, so don't skip it. I'd add it next to the crackers, where it's easy to spread.

1. White Stilton with Cranberries
2. Pink Peppercorn Fontina
3. Toscano Cheese with Cinnamon
4. Spanish Inspired Charcuteria
5. Calabrese & Mozzarella Swirls
6. Prosciutto
7. Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps
8. Water Crackers
9. Red & Green Grapes
10. Teeny Tiny Cucumbers
11. Honeycrisp Apple
12. Red D'Anjou Pear
13. Rosemary Marcona Almonds
14. Grilled Olives
15. Fresh Rosemary
16. Boursin (not pictured)

$100 Trader Joe's Grazing Board (Serves 16-20)

Note: I added a few fall extras for the photo above, but they're not included in the $100 total.

If I'm feeding a crowd, I skip the board altogether and go big with a grazing table. You don't need a whole new shopping list for this one, just start with everything on the $75 board and add these five things:

• Saint André Triple Crème Brie ($8.54)
• Columbus Salami Chunk ($5.49)
• Sliced Hot Calabrese ($3.99)
• Fig & Olive Crisps ($3.99)
• Fig Butter ($2.99)

Total: $98.65 ($73.65 for the $75 board plus $25.00 in add-ons)

Those five extras give you a total of five cheeses, five meats, three kinds of crackers, and a sweet spread, which is perfect for a group of 16 to 20 people to graze on all night.

Tips for Building a Grazing Board

• Cover your table first: Roll out kraft paper or parchment and tape it down underneath the edges. It protects the table, and cleanup only takes about 30 seconds.
• Start with your anchors: Place the bowls and the biggest cheeses first, spread out across the whole length so the table feels balanced.
• Run the meats like rivers: Long, winding rows of salami and prosciutto connect everything and fill the board up nicely.
• Repeat some items on both ends: Put the crackers, grapes and salami at each end so guests don't have to reach across the table or crowd one spot.
• Hold some ingredients back: Keep extra crackers and meat in the fridge and refill the board as needed as the night goes on. It'll keep your grazing table looking full all night. Tip: If you know you'll be too busy to check on it, assign a trusted friend to handle this for you.

What's on the $100 Grazing Board

1. White Stilton with Cranberries
2. Pink Peppercorn Fontina
3. Toscano Cheese with Cinnamon
4. Boursin
5. Saint André Triple Crème Brie
6. Spanish Inspired Charcuteria
7. Calabrese & Mozzarella Swirls
8. Prosciutto
9. Columbus Salami
10. Sliced Hot Calabrese
11. Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps
12. Water Crackers
13. Fig & Olive Crisps
14. Red & Green Grapes
15. Teeny Tiny Cucumbers
16. Honeycrisp Apple
17. Red D'Anjou Pear
18. Rosemary Marcona Almonds
19. Fig Butter
20. Grilled Olives
21. Fresh Rosemary

This board includes a few seasonal items. See the swaps below if your store doesn't have them.

Shopping in a Different Season? Use These Swaps

Some of my favorite finds are fall or holiday goodies, so here's what to grab instead if they're gone. Prices for the swaps are approximate.

How to Build a Trader Joe's Charcuterie Board

The order matters more than you'd think if you want to build it the fast and easy way. Here's how I build all my boards, whatever their size:

1. Place your bowls first: Olives, fig butter, and anything else that needs a little dish go on the board first. It's easier to figure out where to put your "rivers" once the largest items are placed. Don't overthink it, just place them in different areas (grouping them together in the center of a round board works, too). I placed the Marcona almonds in a dish for this board, then also used them to fill gaps at the end.
2. Add the cheeses: Spread them out so guests aren't all reaching for the same corner. Leave soft cheeses like Boursin and Saint André whole (they look gorgeous that way).
3. Fold and add the meats: Fold the prosciutto loosely so it has some height, and form sliced salami into "rivers" between the cheeses. (If you want to get even fancier, this post has instructions for how to make a salami rose.) Tip: Use a small glass or cup to hold any rivers in place while you add the remaining ingredients (image 3 below shows where I placed one, and image 8 shows the board after it's removed.).
4. Fan out the crackers: Place them along the edges and next to the cheeses they pair with. Keep extras in the box to refill as needed.
5. Add fruit and veggies: Slice the apples and pears last so they don't brown (you can also toss them with a little fresh lemon juice), and keep any wet fruits away from crackers.
6. Fill the gaps: Nuts, dried oranges and small clusters of grapes go into every empty space.
7. Finish with rosemary: A few sprigs tucked around the board help frame everything and add that last special touch.
8. Adjust ingredients as necessary: Once everything is placed on the board, I like to take one last look, fill any last gaps with nuts, and adjust anything that seems out of place.

How to Cut the Trader Joe's Cheeses on These Boards

Cutting some of the cheeses you serve makes it easier for your guests and adds different shapes and textures, which makes for a more striking board. For these boards, I crumbled the Unexpected Cheddar, sliced the Double Cream Brie into 16 wedges, and sliced the Toscano into rectangles.

Unexpected Cheddar

This cheese will crumble no matter how carefully you cut it, so use that to your advantage. Using the tip of a knife, press down at an angle, then gently twist to break off rustic, bite-sized chunks.

Double Cream Brie

Cold brie cuts much more cleanly, so either slice it straight from the fridge or place it in the freezer for 10 minutes just before slicing. Cut it into 8 wedges, then cut each wedge in half for 16. You can also fan the wedges out on the board (see the finished board image for an example).

Toscano

Slice this cheese into rectangles and leave the rind on. It's edible and has a lot of flavor, plus it gives each piece a pretty edge.

How Much Charcuterie Do You Need?

For an appetizer, plan on about 2 ounces of cheese and 2 ounces of meat per person. If the board is dinner, double that. Crackers go fast, so I always keep an extra box in the pantry. If you're still not sure, we have an entire article (plus a free calculator) so you know exactly how much charcuterie you'll need per person.

What to Do With the Leftovers

Since I built everything from one shopping trip, I had extras left over, and none of them went to waste:

• Brie: Bake it! Try air fryer brie or baked brie with pumpkin butter (link coming soon), or whip it into whipped brie.
• Prosciutto: Make prosciutto crostini (just grab a baguette).
• Salami: Fold it onto charcuterie skewers or bake it into crispy salami chips.
• Unexpected Cheddar ends: Turn them into pimento cheese.
• Stilton, pecans and other extra cheeses: Build another small charcuterie board or make individual charcuterie boards.

What to Drink With a Trader Joe's Charcuterie Board

• Sparkling wine or Prosecco: The bubbles are perfect to cut through rich, creamy cheeses like Saint André.
• Pinot Noir: This one is my personal favorite, and it's light enough to go with every meat on these boards.
• Sauvignon Blanc: It's bright and crisp, and wonderful with goat cheese.
• Dry rosé: A wine that everyone loves and goes with almost everything.
• Non-alcoholic: This one is especially important if you know you'll have guests that avoid alcohol, plus your guests may not want to imbibe all evening. A sparkling cider or sparkling water with a few slices of fruit (like fresh oranges or lemons) is all you need.

Trader Joe's wine selection varies by state, so be sure to check what your store carries. For more pairing ideas, see our guide to prosciutto, cheese and wine pairings.

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📖 Recipe

$100 Trader Joe’s Grazing Board

Yield: 16-20 servings

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Feed a crowd with this Trader Joe’s grazing board for under $100. It’s loaded with five cheeses, five meats, three kinds of crackers, fresh fruit and all the extras, and it comes together in under an hour.

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Ingredients

Cheese

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• 1 package White Stilton with Cranberries
• 1 package Pink Peppercorn Fontina
• 1 package Toscano Cheese with Cinnamon
• 1 package Boursin
• 1 wheel Saint André Triple Crème Brie

Meat

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• 1 package Spanish Inspired Charcuteria
• 1 package Uncured Calabrese Salami and Fresh Mozzarella Swirls
• 1 package Prosciutto
• 1 Columbus Salami Chunk
• 1 package Sliced Hot Calabrese

Crackers

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• 1 box Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps
• 1 box Water Crackers
• 1 box Fig & Olive Crisps

Fruit and veggies

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• 1 bag Red & Green Grapes
• 1 package Teeny Tiny Cucumbers
• 1 Honeycrisp apple
• 1 Red D’Anjou pear

Extras

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• 1 package Rosemary Marcona Almonds
• 1 jar Fig Butter
• 1 package Grilled Olives
• 1 package fresh rosemary

Instructions

1. Prep your surface and place the bowls: Roll out kraft paper or parchment over your board or table, and tape it underneath the edges so it stays put. Fill small bowls with the olives, almonds, cucumbers and fig butter, and space them out along the length of the board.
2. Add the whole cheeses: Set the Saint André, Boursin, Stilton and Fontina around the board, spread out so no two sit side by side.
3. Add the meats. Peel the casing off the Columbus Salami Chunk and slice it into thin coins on a slight diagonal. Fold the salamis into long, winding “rivers” between the cheeses. Loosely fold the prosciutto for height, and place the mozzarella swirls along the edge of the fontina. (See notes for keeping the rivers in place as you build.)
4. Fan out the crackers and add the Toscano cheese: Arrange each kind in rows along the edges and next to the cheeses, keeping them away from wet ingredients. Cut the Toscano into rectangles and arrange them in a winding row.
5. Add the apple and pear: Thinly slice the apple and pear right before serving, and fan the slices onto the board.
6. Add the grape clusters: Cut the grapes into small clusters and add them around the board.
7. Add the rosemary: Add sprigs of rosemary around the board. Scatter extra almonds into any empty spots.
8. Fill in any remaining gaps: Use more nuts or rosemary sprigs to fill in any remaining gaps. Serve immediately.

Notes

Equipment Needed

• Kraft paper or parchment paper, plus tape
• A long board or table (about 24 to 36 inches long)
• 4 small bowls or jars
• Cheese knives and spreaders
• A cutting board and sharp knife

• Seasonal swaps. The Pink Peppercorn Fontina, Toscano with Cinnamon, White Stilton with Cranberries and Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps are seasonal. If they’re not available, use Toscano with Black Pepper, Toscano Soaked in Syrah, Manchego and Raisin Rosemary Crisps.
• Make ahead. Arrange everything except the crackers, apple and pear up to a day ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate, then add the crackers and fruit right before serving.
• Refill as you go. Keep extra crackers and meat in the fridge and refill the board as needed throughout the party. This also helps if your board will be sitting out longer than two hours, as anything past that isn't safe.
• Use a small glass or cup to hold your meat rivers in place as you build, then remove it once it's no longer necessery (see images; our small cup is removed between step 7 and 8).

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 72Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 90mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 4g

The nutrition information is HIGHLY estimated as we don't typically provide exact amounts for our charcuterie boards. For more accurate information, we suggest using an online nutrition calculator and entering the exact amounts you use for your particular board.

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Kristy Bernardo has been sharing her original recipes and love of great food for years. She's a five-time cookbook author, has taught cooking classes to both kids and adults, and has been creating recipes for nationwide brands since 2009. She's the founder of "The Wicked Noodle" recipe blog and ran it successfully for 14 years before selling it in 2022 to pursue charcuterie full-time.

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