Perfect Graduation Party Charcuterie Board
An easy, crowd-pleasing charcuterie board perfect for graduation parties and celebrations, featuring a balanced mix of cheeses, meats, fresh produce, nuts, and crackers for a festive and delicious spread.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
- Brie cheese, whole wheel or wedges
- Manchego cheese, sliced thin
- Goat cheese log, plain or herbed
- Prosciutto, thinly sliced
- Soppressata or salami, sliced
- Honey-glazed ham, rolled
- Seedless grapes, red and green
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh figs or sliced pears
- Baby carrots or cucumber slices
- Marcona almonds or toasted walnuts
- Whole-grain or plain crackers
- Baguette slices or mini toasts, lightly toasted
- Fig jam or apricot preserves
- Honey, for drizzling
- Olives, mixed varieties
- Dijon mustard or grainy mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the cheeses: Slice cheddar, manchego, and prosciutto thinly. Leave brie whole or cut into wedges. Place goat cheese log on the board with a spreader nearby. Let brie sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving if cold.
- Arrange the meats: Roll or fold slices of prosciutto, soppressata, and ham into bite-sized bundles. Place spaced out on the board to add height and texture contrast.
- Wash and prep produce: Rinse grapes and cherry tomatoes. Halve tomatoes. Slice figs or pears thinly if using. Arrange in clusters on the board.
- Add crunchy elements: Toast baguette slices lightly if desired. Place crackers and nuts in small piles or bowls around the board.
- Fill small bowls or ramekins: Spoon fig jam, honey, olives, and mustard into bowls placed strategically on the board.
- Final touches: Drizzle honey over goat cheese or fresh fruit. Scatter fresh herb sprigs like rosemary or thyme for color and aroma.
- Serve with style: Provide cheese knives, spreaders, and tongs for easy serving. Have napkins or small plates nearby.
Notes
Assemble the board shortly before guests arrive to keep ingredients fresh. Bring cheeses to room temperature before serving for best flavor. Use odd numbers of items for visual appeal. Store leftovers separately wrapped and refrigerate. Reheat bread/toasts in oven at 350°F for 5 minutes to restore crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8th
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
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