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Charcuterie Board

Here's a sample ingredient board for 15-20 people. The calculations are based on 1-2 ounces of meats and 1-2 ounces of cheese per person. If the board will be the main course of the party, adjust accordingly. Try for as much variety as possible. You can also add pate or other meat spreads. Figure that into the total amount of meat. The calculations will be 3.2 ounces of meat and cheese per person for 20 people. Nutritional information does not include crackers or bread.
Prep Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Servings: 20
Calories: 425kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

The Meat

  • 8 ounces prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces salami sliced
  • 8 ounces sopressata sliced
  • 8 ounces capicola thinly sliced

Cheese

  • 8 ounces brie or camembert
  • 8 ounces blue cheese stilton, roquefort or gorgonzola
  • 8 ounces goat cheese
  • 8 ounces cheddar

The Extras

  • 4 ounces gherkins drained
  • 6 ounces olives packed in olive oil, drained
  • 6 ounces almonds
  • 4 ounces fig jam
  • 4 ounces dried apricots
  • 8 ounces green grapes
  • 2 figs quartered or halved for garnish

Instructions

  • For best results, place all the meats and cheeses first. Decide on a pleasing arrangement. Space the meats and cheeses.
  • small containers of olives or jams
  • Next add the crackers, dried fruit and small bunches of grapes.
  • Scatter nuts and tuck sprigs of rosemary into the crevices. Finish by garnishing with fig wedges.

Notes

  • Choose a variety of meats and cheeses, even if your gathering is smaller. 
  • Choose a lighter jam, like apricot for the spring or summer.
  • Add a variety of crackers.
  • Allow about 4 ounces of meats and cheeses (Combined) for a cocktail party if the board will just one of the items served.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1372mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 1mg