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Perfect Game Day Loaded Football Charcuterie Board

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This loaded football charcuterie board is designed to feed a hungry crowd, look like you spent hours on it, and come together in about 30 minutes of active time. It’s a curated experience with multiple textures, flavors, and temperature contrasts, perfect for game day or any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 8 oz thinly sliced Genoa salami
  • 6 oz soppressata or spicy capicola
  • 6 oz sliced pepperoni
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar, cut into cubes and thin slices
  • 8 oz aged gouda or manchego, sliced
  • 6 oz soft goat cheese log or brie
  • 4 oz blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 cup your favorite salsa
  • 1 cup queso dip
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup whole-grain mustard or Dijon
  • 1 box (about 10 oz) good-quality crackers
  • 1 bag (about 8 oz) sturdy tortilla chips
  • 1 cup mixed olives (green and kalamata, drained)
  • 1/2 cup cornichons or small pickles
  • 1/2 cup roasted, salted almonds or mixed nuts
  • 1 cup red or green seedless grapes, washed and left in small clusters
  • 1 large apple or pear, sliced thin (toss with a little lemon juice to prevent browning)
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots or figs
  • A few sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Place your small bowls for dips, olives, and honey on the board first. Spread them out to create a visual structure. Put one bowl of queso in the center, a bowl of salsa on one side, and the honey near the cheese. The olives and mustard go in the corners.
  2. Arrange your cheeses around the bowls. Space them out so different cheeses are in different areas of the board. Fan out the sliced gouda or cheddar in a line. Place the wedge of brie or the log of goat cheese whole, and put a knife next to it. Crumble the blue cheese in a small pile near the grapes.
  3. Layer the meats. For the prosciutto, gently fold each slice into a loose ribbon or a small rose. For the salami and soppressata, fold them in half, then in half again, and stand them up on their edges so they look like little waves or a fan. Place these folded meat piles in the gaps between the cheese and the bowls. The pepperoni can be laid out in a single layer in a small cluster.
  4. Fill the gaps with crunchy things. Distribute crackers and chips around the board, near the different cheeses and dips. Create little ‘cracker zones’ near the brie and the cheddar. Place tortilla chips right next to the queso and salsa bowls.
  5. Add the fresh and sweet elements. Place small clusters of grapes in a couple of spots. Fan out the apple or pear slices in a line. Scatter the dried apricots or figs in a few places. Add fresh herbs for garnish, if using.
  6. Finish with the small bits. Sprinkle the nuts and cornichons into any remaining empty spaces. Drizzle a little honey over the goat cheese or brie wedge. Add a small spoon to the honey bowl and the mustard bowl. Make sure every bowl has its own serving utensil. Step back and look at the board. If you see a big empty space, add a few more crackers or a small handful of nuts.

Notes

Take cheeses out of refrigerator 30-45 minutes before assembling for best flavor. Prep all ingredients before starting assembly. Keep crackers away from wet ingredients to prevent sogginess. The board can be assembled up to 2 hours before serving.

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