THANKSGIVING CHARCUTERIE BOARD
For the ultimate show-stopping Thanksgiving appetizer, make this THANKSGIVING TURKEY CHARCUTERIE BOARD. Meat, cheese and crackers arranged to look like a turkey.
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This Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board is more than an appetizer. It’s a fun, festive way to bring people together. Whether you’re hosting Friendsgiving or a traditional family feast, this edible centerpiece will have everyone talking before the main meal.
Grab your favorite cheeses and meats, and get ready to build a bird worth gobbling up!
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Turkey Charcuterie Board Tips
- Work in symmetry: Even layering on each side makes the “feathers” look fuller and more turkey-like.
- Cut cheese into various shapes: Cubes, slices, and wedges add visual variety.
- Keep it fresh: Assemble close to serving time or refrigerate if prepping ahead.
- Serve Fresh Fruit: on the side or on the board such as fresh berries, grapes, clementines, or pomegranate seeds.
- Sliced Veggies: such as carrots, cucumber, and bell peppers are some other great options to include if desired.
- Turkey Eyes: Instead of candy eyes – use peppercorns, cloves, chocolate chips, or even black icing. Use a sliced piece of cheese cut to make a beak.
- Herbs: Fresh herbs such as rosemary or sage can be used to help fill any gaps.
Why This Snack Board Will Be A Hit
- Kid-friendly: Fun visuals encourage even picky eaters to snack.
- Instagram-worthy: This board is a photo-op waiting to happen. Show-stopper!
- Customizable: You can easily adapt ingredients for dietary needs.
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THANKSGIVING CHARCUTERIE BOARD
Equipment
Ingredients
- Assorted sliced salami
- Prosciutto wrapped mozzarella sticks sliced into thirds
- Assorted cheese slices
- 8 ounce block Colby and Monterey Jack cut into ½-inch cubes
- 8 ounce block Pepperjack cut into ½-inch cubes
- Assorted round crackers
- Square crackers
- 7 ounce jar stuffed manzanilla olives
- 1 apple cut in half, for the turkey body
- ½ cup whole almonds
- 2 piece pecan halves for the turkey feet
- 2 candy eyeballs for the turkey eyes (optional)
- Red and black grapes
Instructions
- Place the halved apple or pear towards the bottom of the board in the center to make the turkey’s body. Leave a little space underneath to place the pecan halves for the feet.
- Place down the cracker layer – fan it out into a rainbow over the turkey.
- Next, fan out the salami layers and have it slightly overlapping the cracker layer.
- Add the cheese halfway on top of the sliced salami. You can use the cubed cheeses for one layer and the sliced cheeses for another layer.
- Add the prosciutto wrapped mozzarella towards the top of the board.
- Surround the turkey with whole almonds for the “feathers”.
- Place more crackers to fill in the gaps on the sides of the prosciutto and then layer with more cheese slices on top.
- Add olives on top, going across the board. You can also place it in other areas to fill any gaps as needed.
- If giving the turkey eyes, add them now. I used candy eyes. You can make a little indent and nestle them in. You can also melt a little white chocolate and dab just a bit to help “glue” it in place.
- Adjust the board and add more crackers, salami, cheese, olives, or nuts where needed to even it out. Arrange any fruits and herbs to fill spaces.
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