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A patriotic charcuterie board photo. Various crackers, cheeses, and fruits make up the board.
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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! 
Course Appetizer
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 991kcal
Author Rebecca Taig

Ingredients

MEAT

  • 16 ounces meat (salami, ham, or prosciutto)

CHEESE

  • 8 ounce wheel of brie
  • 5-8 ounce blueberry cheese, or any festive cheese
  • 8 ounce white cheddar cheese thin sliced snack portions, star cut-outs

CRACKERS

  • 8-10 ounces crackers

FRUIT

  • 1 lb strawberries
  • 1 lb cherries
  • 6 ounces blueberries
  • 6 ounces blackberries

NUTS

  • 1 cup nuts, (macadamia nuts or almonds)

DIP

  • ½ cup honey, jam, or spread of choice

Instructions

  • 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 the nuts and honey. 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. 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 on the board. Finish the board by adding a cheese knife or two and garnish with fresh herbs or edible flowers if desired. 

Notes

  • 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.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 991kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 2206mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 921IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 568mg | Iron: 2mg