Epic Charcuterie Ideas

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As of late, I am a big fan of charcuterie boards! I love making them, I love eating them, I love looking at them. Whenever I am hosting or bring a dish to share, a charcuterie board is my go-to. Here are some epic charcuterie ideas for holidays, parties, picnics and really any other occasion.

Epic Charcuterie Boards

I’ve included some of my own as well as some other inspiring charcuterie ideas I hope to make soon.

Basic Charcuterie Board

Nothing is basic about this one, but you can throw anything together to make up a quick, easy and crowd pleasing charcuterie board. Here are some basic charcuterie ideas:

1. Meats: salami, prosciutto, pepperoni
2. Cheeses: gourmet and unique cheeses, sliced cheeses, cheese cubes, spreadable cheese
3. Fruit: grapes, dried fruit, cantaloupe, berries
4. Nuts: seasoned nuts, gourmet nuts
5. Chocolate: chocolate covered fruit, chocolate bars, chocolate covered pretzels
6. Olives: Greek, Italian, green, black, gourmet olives of any kind
7. Pickled Items: mini pickles, any pickled veggies
8. Crackers: parmesan crisps, butter crackers, any gourmet crackers
9. Dips: hummus, salsa, dips of any kind
10. Dried Herbs: garnish with dried herbs or flowers

Breakfast Charcuterie Board

I love the idea of a breakfast charcuterie board. They are certainly trending this year on Pinterest! Here are some breakfast charcuterie ideas:

1. Pancakes, French toast, waffles, donuts, muffins, pastries
2. Syrup: maple, fruit flavored, etc.
3. Butter: regular, honey butter, etc.
4. Fruit: berries, mixed fruit
5. Meat: bacon, sausage, plant meats
6. Eggs: hardboiled or any style for quick and easy snacking
7. Herbs: garnish with mint or citrus rinds

Brunch Charcuterie Board

Who doesn’t love brunch? Mix the best of both worlds into one. Choose from the above charcuterie boards plus the following brunch charcuterie ideas:

1. Bread: rolls, biscuits, toast, etc.
2. Eggs: hardboiled, deviled, etc.
3. Veggies: fresh veggies, bite sized veggies
4. Dips: pesto, salsa, hollandaise, horseradish, etc.
5. Cheeses and meats
6. Fresh herbs for garnish

Candy Charcuterie Board

What a great idea for holidays and parties! Check out the holiday-specific charcuterie ideas below.

Dessert Charcuterie Board

Who doesn’t love a beautifully plated dessert? I am the kind of person who loves to sample sweets, so this is perfect for those who love to nibble on chocolate or candy. How cute is the S’mores charcuterie idea?

Chocolate Charcuterie Board

A chocolate lover’s dream! I love this idea for Valentine’s Day or date night in. What is your favorite chocolate treat?

4th of July Charcuterie Board

4th of July is almost here! What a great idea to make a patriotic charcuterie board filled with red, white and blue goodies!

Fall Charcuterie Board

Not long after summer will fall be upon us. I love this idea as an autumn charcuterie board that is festive and fun.

Halloween Charcuterie Board

I love the idea of a Halloween charcuterie board! What a great idea for a Halloween party.

Christmas Charcuterie Board

Christmas is my favorite time to make a charcuterie board. This is a cute idea making it into the shape of a tree. I love adding fresh rosemary sprigs to mine.

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