Cheese and Charcuterie Board Recipe

French · Appetizer · 20 min total

A beautifully arranged platter of assorted cheeses, cured meats, and accompaniments perfect for entertaining. Customize with your favorite ingredients.

Ingredients

• 8 oz aged cheddar, sliced
• 8 oz brie, wedge
• 8 oz blue cheese, crumbled or wedge
• 8 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
• 8 oz salami, sliced
• 8 oz soppressata, sliced
• 1 cup mixed olives
• 1 cup grapes
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup almonds
• 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
• Honey, for drizzling

Instructions

1. Arrange cheeses on a large wooden board or platter, spacing them apart.
2. Fold or roll charcuterie meats and place them near the cheeses.
3. Fill gaps with olives, grapes, dried apricots, almonds, and toasted baguette slices.
4. Drizzle honey over brie or blue cheese if desired.
5. Serve immediately at room temperature.

Tips

• Let cheeses sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
• Provide small knives for spreading soft cheeses.
• Store leftovers separately; cheeses keep in fridge, meats in airtight container.

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