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A colorful charcuterie board filled with cheese, meats, crackers, fruits, and vegetables. Text overlay: "How To Create A Simple Charcuterie Board On A Budget".

How To Create A Simple Charcuterie Board On A Budget

Learn how to assemble an attractive and budget-friendly charcuterie board with a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, and snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meats
  • 0.5 lb beef
  • 0.5 lb smoked deli beef
  • 0.5 lb smoked turkey breast
  • 0.5 lb pepper beef
Cheeses
  • 1 cup colby jack cheese cubes
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup havarti cheese (with dill)
  • 0.5 cup goat cheese (with garlic & herb)
Fruits & Nuts
  • 0.5 cup raisins California style
  • 0.5 cup red & green grapes
  • 0.5 cup raspberries
  • 0.25 cup pickles
  • 0.25 cup baby carrots
  • 0.25 cup celery
Snacks & Crackers
  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 1 cup trail mix
  • 1 cup almonds
Crackers & Breads
  • 1 cup assorted crackers (poppy seed, five-grain, seeded multigrain, sesame wheat, garden vegetable)
  • 0.5 cup grilled crostini toasts
Condiments & Spreads
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 0.25 cup french onion dip
  • 0.25 cup smoky jalapeno cheese spread
  • 2 tbsp honey butter cinnamon & brown sugar
Cheese Crumbles
  • 0.25 cup blue cheese crumbles
Sweet Treats
  • 3 pieces Hershey kisses (for a sweet flavor)

Method
 

  1. Arrange your items on a wooden board, grouping similar items together.
  2. Label each section with a chalk marker or place labels for easy identification.
  3. Fill in gaps with colorful fruits, nuts, and crackers for visual appeal.
  4. Add spreads and dips in small bowls or directly on the board.
  5. Enjoy your beautiful and budget-friendly charcuterie board!

Notes

Shop your pantry and fridge for additional items to customize your board.