Thanksgiving Charcuterie Boards – A Stunning Holiday Spread That’ll Impress Everyone! 🍂🧀✨

Ingredients to Include:

Cheeses:

Sharp cheddar 🧀
Brie (with cranberries or honey for sweetness) 🍯
Aged gouda
Blue cheese
Meats:

Sliced salami 🥓
Prosciutto
Smoked turkey slices
Fruits:

Fresh figs (sliced in half) 🍇
Green and red grapes
Apple slices 🍏🍎
Pomegranate seeds
Crackers & Bread:

Assorted crackers
Sliced baguette or breadsticks 🍞
Extras & Garnishes:

Dried cranberries or apricots 🍂
Nuts (pecans, almonds, walnuts) 🌰
Olives
Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs 🌿
Honey for drizzling 🍯
Cranberry sauce (for dipping)

Step-by-Step Directions:

Start with a Board: Begin by selecting a large wooden or slate board as your base. The bigger the board, the better for accommodating all your delicious items! 🍂✨

Place the Cheeses First: Place your cheese wedges and rounds in different areas of the board. Make sure to include a mix of hard and soft cheeses to create variety. Brie is always a crowd favorite—add a little honey or cranberries on top for a festive touch! 🧀🍯

Add the Meats: Next, fold and place your sliced meats around the cheeses. Rolling the prosciutto and salami creates an elegant look. Scatter them in a way that makes each bite easy to grab. 🥓💛

Arrange the Fruits: Fill in the gaps with fresh fruits. Grapes and apple slices add sweetness, while pomegranate seeds give a burst of color. Be sure to add the figs—they’re as beautiful as they are tasty! 🍇🍎

Layer in the Crackers and Bread: Add the crackers and breadsticks in sections. This makes the charcuterie board approachable and encourages guests to explore the flavors. 🥖✨

Add the Extras: Finally, fill the empty spaces with extras like olives, nuts, and dried fruit. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs for a beautiful, festive look. A small dish of cranberry sauce or honey completes the board! 🌿✨