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How to Build A Charcuterie Board Like A Boss With Grocery Outlet

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One of my favorite things to order as an appetizer whenever I’m dining out is a charcuterie board. What’s not to love about a board of assortments of cured meats, cheeses, spreads, and fruit?! I’ll wait…

Ordering a charcuterie board always makes me feel so fancy, especially when enjoyed with a glass of wine. I’ve always wanted to make my own charcuterie at home, but have to admit it always seemed a little intimidating. However, after building the courage to assemble one on my own (most of the inspo came from this marble slab I found at TJ Maxx for only $8! Such a steal right?! It was originally $54!), I’m happy to report that it’s super easy, and I’m going to show you how to build one like a boss! 

What’s so great about a charcuterie board is that there’s absolutely zero cooking involved which is even better on the days where you’re entertaining a crowd. To get started you’ll need a few things….

  • A variety of meats and cheeses. You’ll need an assortment of mild, medium, and bold flavors. Some spicy, some with herbs, some sliced think, some thin. In this board I went with sopressata and salami for the meats. For the cheeses…brie, burrata, parmesan, and cheddar.
  • Seasonal Fruit. I LOVE a charcuterie that’s got an assortment of fruits, specifically berries. It’s nice to add some sweetness to the mix.
  • Spreads, Perserves, and Jams. Some of my favorite spreads to add to a charcuterie board are stone ground mustard, hummus, and tapenades. I’m also a fan of including jams; on this board I included raspberry jam.
  • Something briny. For this I almost always turn to olives! Pickled jalapenos and pickles are also great because they pair with the meat so well. My green olives on this board were stuffed with roasted garlic. 🙂
  • Crackers and bread. Get an assortment of crackers. Water crackers are best and they can be plain or flavored. If you’re feeling fancy throw some grilled bread on there too!
  • Alcohol. Wine! and beer are what you want to pair with your charcuterie. You can either go with white or red. I like to go with white most of the time.

For all my charcuterie needs, I teamed up again with one of my favorite grocery stores Grocery Outlet! If you’re new to the blog then let me introduce you to this hidden gem that has some of the best wine sales and an awesome selection of food at 40-70% less than most grocery stores. I kicked off the beginning of the new year with 3 healthy and affordable meals form Grocery Outlet, and their wine sales have been great in my Strawberry Basil Sangria and Ginger Peach Sangria.

One of my favorite aisles, the “NOSH department”, which stands for “Natural, Organic, Specialty, Health is my go to for a lot of the products I use on a daily basis, like coconut oil! Also you can’t beat their wine sales, and I’m almost always grabbing a bottle of wine with my groceries!

After you’ve gotten all the ingredients for the charcuterie board, assembling it is rather easy. You’re going to want to get creative with the spread, and I like to use small bowls to add some height to the platter and some separation between ingredients. Arrange it however it’s aesthetically pleasing to you. I also like to look at pictures on the internet for inspo.

Checkout how amazing Grocery Outlet is for yourself! 

How to build a charcuterie board like a boss with Grocery Outlet, and these very easy and helpful tips. The ultimate appetizer board!

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10 Comments
  • Hope
    March 28, 2017

    What a delicious looking selection of food! I could eat this any time of day!

  • Tracy | Baking Mischief
    March 28, 2017

    This is such a gorgeous spread, and way to go on that total steal of a board!! Love that all this came from Grocery Outlet. I never would have thought to give them a try when shopping for this sort of thing!

  • sara | belly rumbles
    March 28, 2017

    And what a charcuterie board you have created! It looks sensational. I am a big fan of them, its because you can nibble at a bit of this and nibble at a bit of that. They are perfect for entertaining or just for a romantic nosh for two.

  • Savita @ChefDeHome
    March 28, 2017

    Really like the presentation of this board. It will be great addition to any party!

  • Diana
    March 28, 2017

    That’s a one beautiful charcuterie board! So many different variations and tastes!

  • All my favorites on one board! Love it!

  • Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
    March 30, 2017

    This is making my tummy rumble. I could eat this stuff all day long and you make it look so pretty. I often bring goodies like this to my ladies wine night!

  • laughingspatula
    March 30, 2017

    What a beautiful board made with store bought ingredients! I love a good meat and cheese board…sometimes we will order and share for lunch which is a great excuse to pair with WINE!

  • Mary Ellen
    March 30, 2017

    This is just beautiful! You did a great job. love that everything is available without going to a gourmet market.

  • Shumaila
    March 30, 2017

    Love a charcuterie board. All my favorite things together!

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