Cheap Charcuterie Board
Create a delicious cheap charcuterie board with budget-friendly cheeses, meats, fruits and crackers. Perfect for parties and gatherings under $20.
Equipment
- large serving board or platter
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- serrated knife
- small serving bowls
Ingredients
Cheeses
- 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese, in a block
- 8 ounces provolone cheese, pre-sliced
Meats
- 4 ounces pepperoni slices
- 4 ounces genoa salami, pre-sliced
Bread & Crackers
- 1 small baguette about 10 to 12 inches long
- 1 box assorted crackers about 10 ounces
Fruits
- 1 cup green grapes, washed
- 1 cup red grapes, washed
- 1 medium apple, such as Gala or Fuji
Vegetables
- 1 medium cucumber, washed
- 1 cup baby carrots, washed
Spreads & Extras
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup pretzel twists
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the cheeses. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the 8-ounce block of Colby Jack cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices or small cubes. Arrange both the sliced Colby Jack and the 8 ounces of pre-sliced provolone cheese on a large serving board or platter, leaving space for other items.
- Next, arrange the cured meats. Artfully place the 4 ounces of pepperoni slices and 4 ounces of pre-sliced genoa salami onto the board. You can fold larger slices into quarters or roll them loosely to add visual appeal.
- Prepare the bread and crackers. Using a serrated knife, slice the 10 to 12-inch baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place the baguette slices and the 10 ounces of assorted crackers around the cheeses and meats on the board.
- Wash and slice the fresh fruits. Ensure the 1 cup of green grapes and 1 cup of red grapes are thoroughly washed and dried, then arrange them in small clusters on the board. Core the medium apple and slice it into 1/4-inch thick wedges; if not serving immediately, you may lightly toss the apple slices with a teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Prepare the vegetables. Slice the washed medium cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the cucumber slices and the 1 cup of washed baby carrots on the board, perhaps in small piles or fanned out.
- Fill small serving bowls with your spreads. Pour the 1/2 cup of honey into one small bowl and the 1/4 cup of whole grain mustard into another. Place these bowls directly on the board, positioning them near the cheeses and meats.
- Add the remaining dry components. Scatter the 1/4 cup of roasted peanuts and 1/4 cup of pretzel twists into any open spaces on the board, filling in gaps and adding texture.
- Take a moment to survey your cheap charcuterie board. Adjust any items as needed to create a visually appealing and easy-to-access display, ensuring a good balance of colors and textures. Serve immediately at room temperature.
Notes
If not serving immediately, lightly toss the apple slices with a teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.