Halloween Charcuterie Board
Build a scary, snack-filled Halloween Charcuterie Board for your next Halloween party.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 440kcal
Ingredients
The meats (see note 1):
- 8 ounces deli ham
- 8 ounces genoa salami
- 8 ounces pepperoni
The cheeses (see note 2):
- 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese cubed
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese sliced or cut into shapes
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese cubed
The fruits and vegetables (see note 3):
- green grapes
- blackberries or blueberries
- fresh figs or strawberries, halved
- pimento-stuffed green olives
The snacks (see note 4):
- cheese crackers Such as Cheez-Its or Cheese Nips
- Townhouse crackers or Ritz crackers
- candy corn or mellocreme pumpkins
- caramel corn or pumpkin cookies
The decorations:
- Fresh flowers or herbs
- mini pumpkins or other Halloween decorations
- Candy eyes or plastic spiders
Instructions
- Select your board, then gather your meats. Fold or roll the meats and arrange in separate areas of the board.
- Pair each cheese with one of the meats. Add fruits and vegetables (in bowls if it makes sense). Add any spreads or jams.
- Add crackers, candy, cookies, and any other snacks. Layer and overlap when needed; step back to view the board from afar to spot any slim spots.
- Decorate the board with garnishes and Halloween props as desired.
Notes
- Meats: I designed this board with kids in mind, so the meats are basic. If you're feeding adults, feel free to choose from these categories instead:
- Dry-Cured Pork or Beef: Serrano ham, prosciutto, country ham, Iberico ham, capicola, speck, bresaola
- Salami: Soppressata, finocchiona, peppered salame
- Spreadable meat: ‘Nduja, duck pâté, chicken liver pâté, rillettes
- Cheeses: I chose kid-friendly cheeses for this Halloween board. If you're entertaining adults, consider 1 of each of the following types:
- Soft: Brie, feta, Camembert, chèvre, ricotta
- Semi-hard: Fontina, muenster, Gouda, Havarti, Roquefort, gorgonzola, Manchego, Gruyère, Comté
- Firm: Cheddar, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Romano
- Fruit and vegetables: Look for orange, green, and black fruits and veggies and select the ones you think your guests will enjoy the most. Seasonal produce is always best!
- Snacks: Crackers, pretzels, crostini, chips, candy, cookies, and nuts all work well here. You're looking for themed snacks to fill in the gaps of your board.
- Yield: This board is designed to feed at least 12 as part of a Halloween buffet. If this is the main food for a party, it will serve 4 to 6.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1301mg | Potassium: 231mg | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 523IU | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 1mg