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7 Epic Charcuterie Board Recipes

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Published: Oct 2, 2021

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Wondering how to make your charcuterie board stand out this party season? These 7 recipes offer a touch of the unexpected to help you create delightfully delicious and memorable charcuterie boards for dinners, holidays, game days and everyday get-togethers.

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What Should You Include?

Easy entertaining starts with a well put together meat & cheese board layered with fruits, spreads, hard and soft cheeses and cured meats. But why settle for the usual? By adding in a few extras here or there or substituting the expected for something new, you can add that simple touch of special that makes your charcuterie board a true standout this holiday season.

7 Epic Charcuterie Board Recipes

Bacon Parmesan Asparagus Twists

Light & crispy puffed pastry sprinkled with bacon, garlic and parmesan cheese and baked up golden brown around tender asparagus makes a mouthwatering appetizer/finger food that is perfect for dipping!

Honey Spiced Pecans

All good charcuterie boards have nuts. But only yours will have nuts this good! A little smoky, a little sweet, loads of savory and super easy, these salty Honey Spiced Pecans are completely addictive.  Made unbelievably delicious with a simple mixture of honey, garlic, Worcestershire, cayenne & cumin, there’s no way to eat just one!

Easy Italian Marinated Olives

Soaked in olive oil that’s been infused with loads of garlic, lemon, herbs and a red pepper kick, these easy homemade Italian marinated olives make wonderful little bites for your next decadent cheese board. 

Honey & Pineapple Mustard

Honey & Pineapple Mustard is one of those easy homemade sauces that you’ll find you can’t live without! Perfect for pork chops, chicken strips, brats, sandwiches, as a glaze on ham and (my favorite) a spread on a cheese board, this sweet and savory sauce is sure to bring the fabulous to just about anything.

Louisiana Pickled Shrimp In a Jar

There aren’t many recipes more southern than Louisiana Pickled Shrimp in a jar! A long- standing classic appetizer, these plump Gulf shrimp soak in a bright, lemony, Creole seasoned marinade and are delicious served on a cheese board with salty or soft cheeses, warm baguette slices or crackers.

Pineapple Red Pepper Jelly & Biscuit Sliders

Sweet & spicy, this quick set jelly is easy to make on the stove with just a little cornstarch.  It keeps in the fridge for up to 3-4 weeks and is perfect spooned over cream cheese or with crackers and a little Gouda, or even on a ham and biscuit slider.

Bourbon Maple Candied Bacon

Bourbon + maple + bacon with just a little red pepper kick, all candied to a gorgeous perfection.  If slow, sweet southern drawls ever had a flavor, they would taste just like this. Add this candied bacon to the meat half of your meat and cheese board for rave reviews!

For a Little Holiday Flair

During the holiday season, substitute the jams and spreads you would normally include on meat & cheese boards with an easy homemade sweet heat cranberry jelly! This whole berry recipe is made with the expected fresh cranberries, delicious orange, cinnamon, and ginger but with just a little added sweet jalapeno twist. 

Whole berry cranberry sauce with jalapenos being served

Don’t Forget the Classics

This easy homemade Southern Pimento Cheese recipe with diced jalapenos delivers classic, old fashioned taste with a kick! A true unexpected delight when served with crackers, fruit and meats on a charcuterie board, this simple, creamy spread is addictively delicious!

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