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Charcuterie and snack boards.

A small appetizer board combining cured meat, cheese, crackers and contrasting sweet and briny bites.

Makes
4 appetizer portions
Hands-on
15 minutes
Total time
15 minutes
Effort
Easy
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For 4 appetizer portions.

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Tools & supplies

Serving platter

Holds separated groups of food.

DELLING Porcelain Serving Platters, 3 sizes

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Small bowls and cheese knife

Keeps wet foods off crackers.

Charcuterie accessory set with cheese knives and dipping bowls

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STEP BY STEP

Make it

  1. Prepare

    Wash and dry grapes. Slice cheeses and sausage; keep chilled ingredients cold until assembly.

  2. Anchor

    Place bowls of olives and jam on the platter, then add cheese in two groups.

  3. Arrange

    Fan meat slices beside cheese. Put grapes in the gaps.

  4. Finish

    Add crackers last so they stay dry. Set out separate serving utensils and serve promptly.

Good to know

  • Amounts are an editorial four-person appetizer plan, not dinner portions.
  • Keep perishables cold until serving. Refrigerate within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F; discard food left out longer.

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Prepared cheese and meat tray

A packed snack tray; check serving size and refrigeration requirements.

Columbus charcuterie board, 12.5 oz

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