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A show stopping cheese board is the hit of any party or gathering, and I’ll show you How to Make an Epic Cheeseboard with just a little planning and the right ingredients!  It’s an effortless, fun way to entertain and your guests will love it!

Cheese board filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, fruit and crackers

When I’m entertaining, I love creating beautiful, show stopping boards for my guests to gather around and graze. It’s such a fun way to eat isn’t it?

My crudités platter and chocolate dessert board are all great ways to feed a crowd, but this Cheese Board is the ultimate!

This is your answer to fall entertaining whether you’re hosting a holiday, dinner party, game day celebration or movie night!

For a fun, festive holiday edition, be sure to check out my Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board!

Ingredients for cheese board

This fall cheese board includes a wide variety of O Organics® and Primo Taglio® products that I picked up from my local Safeway store.

O Organics® offers high-quality, non-GMO and 100% USDA-certified organic products on every aisle of the store. They include fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat and a wide variety of snack options including crackers, nuts and dried fruit.

Primo Taglio® products are made with the finest ingredients, using tradtional, time-honored preparation methods, and no artificial flavors or colors, or MSG (with the exception of American cheese and certain value meats).

Many of the Primo Taglio® meats use whole muscle meat with no binders or fillers, and the cheese uses the highest quality milk and old-world recipes, which can be naturally aged up to 2 years.

The brands offered everything I needed and more for an epic cheese board!

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • A cheese board is one of the easiest ways to entertain.
  • It’s a beautiful, show stopping way to feed any amount of people.
  • It’s extremely versatile and may be customized for any season or occasion.
  • It may be assembled in advance so you can relax and enjoy your party too!
Close up of cheese board filled with cheese, meats, crackers and fruit

Cheese board tips

Follow these simple tips to create a show stopping charcuterie board. Use your creativity and most of all, have some fun!

  • Choose your board(s). Use one large cheese board or group a few smaller ones together if you don’t have anything big enough. Anything goes!
  • Select a minimum of 3 cheeses. Choose a variety of soft (brie, goat, feta, fresh mozzarella, blue), hard (cheddar, parmeggiano-reggiano, pecorino), and aged (gruyere, manchego, gouda).
  • Choose a minimum of 2 cured meats. Proscuitto, salami and serrano ham are great options.
  • Include fresh, seasonal ingredients such as fruits, vegetables and herbs. Choose an array of colors and flavors that will pair well with the cheeses you’ve chosen.
  • Select crackers and bread in a variety of shapes, colors and textures. Water, whole grain, seeded and even grain free crackers, sliced baguette, crostini or breadsticks are great options.
  • Include a spread and/or honey or maple syrup. Fig jam, chutney, cranberry sauce, pesto and whole grain mustard work well with almost any meat and cheese selections.
  • Add sweet and savory accompaniments. These include dried fruits, nuts, cornichons, olives, roasted bell peppers or pickled vegetables.

Recipe ingredients

Cheese board ingredients include cured meats, cheese, crackers, fresh fruit, nuts and dried fruit.

Cheese board ingredients

I chose to do a fall themed meat and cheese board that includes the following ingredients:

  • Brie, goat, gouda and manchego cheeses.
  • Salami and proscuitto.
  • Grapes, figs, kumquats, pomagranate, apple and pears
  • An assortment of crackers
  • Homemade fig jam
  • Honey
  • Mixed nuts
  • Olives
  • Cornichons
  • Dried apricots
  • Fresh rosemary and sage.

How to make a cheese board

Assembling a cheese board is extremely easy following these simple instructions.

  • Place larger items on the board(s) first such as the cheeses and items in bowls.
  • Arrange the meats and crackers around the cheeses.
  • Add fresh fruits and vegetables in remaining large spaces.
  • Fill in remaining small spaces with your accompaniments.
  • Decorate your board with fresh herbs or edible flowers, and adorn your cheeses with a drizzle of honey or fresh fruit if desired.

FAQ’s

What is a cheese board called?

A cheese board is also known as a charcuterie board. Classic charcuterie boards are typically meat-focused with the addition of cheese and accompaniments.

What can I use if I don’t have a cheese board?

If you don’t own a cheese board, the good news is that you don’t need to run out and buy one. Use a large rimmed baking sheet, wooden cutting board or platter, or group a few smaller items together.

What cheeses to put on a cheese board?

Use a variety of cheeses to create the perfect board. I suggest using a minimum of three, including an assortment of soft (brie, goat, feta, fresh mozzarella, blue), hard (cheddar, parmeggiano-reggiano, pecorino), and aged (gruyere, manchego, gouda).

What are the best meats for a cheese board?

Cured meats such as proscuitto, salami, pepperoni and soppressata are all great options.

Can I make this in advance?

This fall cheese board may be assembled in advance. Leave the cheese out for one hour prior to serving as it is best at room temperature.

Fall cheese board filled with a variety of cheeses, meats, etc.

Great additions for your next cheese board:

 

Did you try this recipe?  If so, be sure to leave a review below and tag me @flavorthemoments on Facebook and Instagram

Cheese board filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, fruit and crackers

How to Make an Epic Cheese Board

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Primo Taglio manchego cheese
  • 8 ounces gouda cheese smoked
  • 4 ounces brie cheese
  • 4 ounces goat cheese log
  • 3 ounces Primo Taglio proscuitto
  • 8 ounces salami
  • 4.4 ounces O Organics water crackers
  • 4 ounces seeded crackers
  • 4 ounces almond flour crackers
  • 1 cup O Organics nut trio
  • 5 ounces O Organics turkish dried apricots
  • 1 cup olives
  • 1/2 cup cornichons
  • 8 ounces figs
  • 8 ounces grapes
  • 1 pomegranate
  • 1 apple
  • 1 pear
  • 1 cup kumquats sliced (or substitute with orange or persimmon)
  • 1/2 cup fig jam
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • fresh rosemary sprigs
  • fresh sage note that fresh sage is not edible — it is just for garnish!

Instructions 

  • Place the cheeses and any ingredients in bowls on a board (or group of boards).
  • Arrange the meats and crackers around the cheeses, followed by the fruit, dried apricots and accompaniments, filling in any gaps that you see.
  • Decorate the board with fresh rosemary sprigs and sage, serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Be sure to place the cheese out at room temperature for one hour prior to serving.
  • Cheese board may be assembled a few hours in advance.  If using fruit that is prone to discoloration such as pears and apples, cut them and add them to the board a little while before serving.
  • The nutrition information is an estimate only and is based on the ingredients that I’ve included here.  This will change based on the ingredients and quantities that you include on your own board!
  • This is a versatile appetizer or snack that may be customized with your favorite ingredients and scaled to feed any number of people.
  • Don’t own a cheese board?  Use a rimmed baking sheet, serving tray, cutting board or whatever you have on hand.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 653kcal, Carbohydrates: 63g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 1331mg, Potassium: 583mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 31g, Vitamin A: 895IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 364mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

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