Easy Holiday Snacks – Christmas Charcuterie Board

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Easy & Fun Holiday Snacks or Appetizers for all Kinds of Gatherings – Making your Own Charcuterie Board is an Easy, Fun, and Super Enjoyable Experience!

I find great joy in making easy and tasty Charcuterie Boards for different occasions. They’re colorful, they contain different textures and they’re visually appealing. If this is your first time, making one, don’t worry; the process is easy, quick, and so much fun. You’ll spend great time arranging different types of meat, fruits, nuts, olives, bread, crackers, and a various selection of cheeses.

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Why you’ll love making a Charcuterie Board?

It’s easy and affordable: When you’re having a large group of people over for a special occasion. The idea of making your own charcuterie board may seem a bit intimidating. You don’t have to spend extra money hiring a catering service or a restaurant to do it for you.
It’s immensely satisfying: Charcuterie boards are not only tasty and inviting, but they are also so satisfying to make. You will enjoy choosing and arranging the different ingredients on the platter; and to make the process so much better, Place the ingredients in a circular, linear or a themed arrangement.
Kids can be involved in creating the board: You can even let your kids help to challenge their creativity. You can even give your kids small circular boards and let them express themselves by choosing and arranging ingredients to taste; this simple, fun, yet memorable activity will give them a great sense of accomplishment.
It’s eye catching: The platter or board usually displays different colors, shapes, and textures. The ingredients are usually placed in a beautiful way, which makes it look totally appetizing. You can get as creative as you want with the presentation.
It’s a great conversation starter: These charcuterie boards are all about sharing food and conversation in a warm and comfortable setting, surrounded by relatives and loved ones. It’s a great way to entertain your guests, while giving them a chance to chill, enjoy good food, and socialize.
It provides your guests with diverse choices: With charcuterie boards, you don’t have to worry about your guests’ preference, nutritional needs, restrictions or even allergies. The platter offers a wide variety of choices, that caters to their needs and preferences. There’s basically a little bit of everything served in a beautiful, and inviting way.

What ingredients do I need for this recipe?

Pepperoni
Salami
Biscotti
Green olives
Cheese (use a mix of your favorites cheeses)
Bread or Crackers (choose your favorites)
Tomatoes
Almonds

How to make an Inviting Charcuterie Board?

Choose your serving board. It could be a large wooden board, a plate, or platter.
Choose and gather all ingredients. Select meats, cheeses, and other accompaniments.
Arrange the chosen items on the board, in whichever layout you prefer; mixing different shapes and colors to create a visually appealing look.
Serve alongside small plates, napkins and toothpicks. Enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere with good company!

Surprise your guests with this easy, aesthetic, inviting, and appetizing Charcuterie Board!

Helpful Tips and Variations:

Which cheese should I serve? Choosing cheese is my favorite part of making charcuterie boards. I tend to use 2 or 3 types with a slightly different taste and texture.
Can I add any sweets? Definitely! Charcuterie boards don’t have to necessarily contain savory food. The great thing about it is the variety of choice it displays. You can arrange candies, chocolate pieces, cookies, or biscotti.
Can I include dips? Spread or dips make a great idea when serving charcuterie boards. Make sure to serve little bowls or ramekins filled with different items, such as jam, mustard, ketchup, chocolate, caramel, or honey.
Can I make it ahead? Yes, you can easily prep and assemble all ingredients hours before in a serving board which you can cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil until your guests arrive.
How can I store leftovers? You can still have any leftovers within 3 to 4 days if covered and stored properly; make sure to wrap meats, cheese, fruit, and crackers separately and place in containers. You can re-assemble when needed or enjoy each item on its own.

How can I serve this Charcuterie Board?

Serve this Charcuterie board as an appetizer at birthdays, holiday parties, game night, brunches, or picnics. It makes a great snacking option for different types of casual and fancy occasions. You can easily serve it at home or transport it to a friends’ house when invited. Pair with wine, beer, cocktails, or other non-alcoholic options.

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