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Charcuterie Board

How to make a charcuterie board for 15-20 people.
Prep Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 429kcal
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: 1serving | Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1.348mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 652IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 1mg