Charcuterie boards are moveable feasts of colors, textures, and flavors! Make a signature meat and cheese board with a variety of bread, crackers, fruit, nuts, olives, and tasty spreads!
Ingredients :
8 ounces mozzarella balls or bocconccini
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
6 ounces pepper jack cheese sliced, or another variety of flavored cheese
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese sliced
6 ounces manchego cheese or Gruyere cheese, sliced
6 ounces Parmesan cheese or Gouda cheese, Asiago cheese, sliced
8 ounces peppered salame
8 ounces salami
8 ounces prosciutto
8 ounces ham
1 French baguette sliced and toasted
1 clove garlic
2 cups pretzel crisps
2 cups artisan crackers or seeded crackers
1 cup roasted assorted nuts
¼ cup fig jam onion dip or grainy mustard
1 bunch grapes
½ cup black olives artichokes or pickles
dried fruits optional
Directions :
Combine cheese, oil, and Italian seasoning. Let marinate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Slice the baguette and brush with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Bake at 400°F for 6-8 minutes or until crisp. Remove from the oven and rub with a whole peeled garlic clove.
Slice cheeses, wash and dry grapes.
Place small bowls on the charcuterie board and fill then with dips, olives or any wet ingredients.
Arrange meats, cheeses, and crackers around the board.
Finally, add in the fruit for color. Add fresh herbs for a pop of color if desired.
