Patriotic Charcuterie Board

This festive Patriotic Charcuterie Board is the perfect appetizer to serve for Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July, or any Summer event. Easy to make and customizable to your needs, this red white, and blue charcuterie board is sure to wow your guests! 

Why You Will Love This Easy Patriotic Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie Boards are the ultimate appetizer to serve at any party! Easy to assemble, they look beautiful, and there's something for everyone to enjoy. This red, white, and blue-themed charcuterie board is perfect to serve during patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. Not only will it complement your festive tablescape, but it will truly wow your guests. Here are some more reasons why you will love this red, white, and blue patriotic charcuterie board:

• Versatile for all of the patriotic holidays. This themed board can be used as a Fourth of July charcuterie board, a Memorial Day charcuterie board, or a Labor Day charcuterie board.
• A fun way to celebrate the holidays, with only a few simple ingredients. This beautiful board uses fresh, healthy ingredients you can feel good about serving your friends and family. Depending on your allergen needs, likes, and dislikes, this board is easily customizable.
• This easy charcuterie board takes only a few minutes to create. Charcuterie boards are a staple item to have at any event or party, and this patriotic board is no exception. While it looks like a masterpiece, you can re-create this festive snack board in under 30 minutes!

Patriotic Charcuterie Board Ingredients

This beautiful charcuterie board is guaranteed to impress your guests.

Ingredient Notes

• White Cheeses: White cheddar cheese, brie, goat cheese, blue cheese, and mozzarella cheese are excellent white food options for this board. I used a small star cookie cutter to cut festive stars from Tillamook's Snack Portion White Cheddar Cheese.
• Festive Cheese: A seasonal variety of cheese such as a wedge of blueberry-flavored Wensleydale is a great way to incorporate more blue foods.
• Meat: Salami or prosciutto pair well with cheddar and brie.
• Crackers: Use any plain cracker flavor of choice, gluten-free if needed. 
• Nuts: Marcona almonds and macadamia nuts complement the flavors of this board, and the beige-neutral color gives more focus on the red, whit,e and blue patriotic colors.
• Fresh Fruits: You'll want a variety of blue fruits and red fruits to make your board pop with color! Fresh berries such as blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and vibrant red cherries are all great additions.
• Dip: Honey adds the right amount of sweetness that complements the meat, cheese, and berries. You could also use red pepper jelly.

Find the printable recipe card with full instructions and measurements below.

How To Make A Patriotic Summer Charcuterie Board

• Add the cheese, meat, and crackers. Begin by placing the hard and soft cheese onto the wooden board, spacing them evenly on opposite sides. (save the star-shaped cheese for the end). Fold the meat into quarters, stacking and fanning each piece around the cheese. Leave some room to add a small number of crackers.

• Add nuts, fruit, and dips. Place the condiment bowls on opposite sides of the board to create an even flow and add your fillings of nuts and honey. Group each fruit option together and cluster the fruit around the small bowls and through the middle of the board. 

• Cut out the star-shaped cheese. Cut out the star-shaped cheese. Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter, cut the white cheese into small stars and place the stars all around the board.
• Fill in the gaps. Add additional crackers, fruit, or nuts to fill in the gaps. Finish the board by adding a cheese knife or two and garnish with fresh herbs or edible flowers if desired. 

Expert Tips For The Ultimate Patriotic Cheese Board

• Do not add too much of one ingredient: You want an even amount of each food to create a cohesive look and for your guests to get a little bit of everything. 
• Cut out the cheese stars the night before and add them last: This is the most tedious part of creating the board, but it's worth the time. I recommend cutting out the stars the night before and placing them in a tightly sealed container until ready to use. 
• Add an American flag or two. Tiny details like this will stand out and flow with the patriotic themes.

Storage

• To store: Charcuterie boards are best served the same day, within 2-3 hours of serving. Leftover cheese, meat, and fruit and be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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I hope you love this patriotic charcuterie board as much as I do! If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your review will help other readers in the community.

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