Description
A festive, flavorful, and flexible Thanksgiving charcuterie board that blends Southern charm with modern grazing culture. Perfect for cocktail hour or casual gatherings, this board features smoked meats, seasonal cheeses, sweet bites, and plenty of color and texture.
Ingredients
Smoked turkey slices
Applewood turkey ham
Peppered turkey salami
Sharp cheddar
Cranberry goat cheese
Brie (warmed with jam)
Pumpkin spice crackers
Mini cornbread rounds
Seeded baguette slices
Cranberry sauce
Fig jam
Whole-grain mustard
Roasted butternut squash cubes
Apple slices
Dried figs
Candied pecans
Dark chocolate bark
Mini pumpkin whoopie pies
Rosemary sprigs or sage leaves
Instructions
1. Place cheeses unevenly across the board.
2. Fold and layer meats next to cheeses.
3. Add small bowls of spreads and relishes.
4. Fan out breads and crackers from center.
5. Add fruits for sweetness and color.
6. Sprinkle nuts and chocolate for texture.
7. Garnish with herbs for holiday feel.
Notes
Prep in under 45 minutes.
Can be made night before and wrapped in plastic.
Include dietary swaps like vegan cheese or GF crackers.
Don’t forget the Brie + cranberry bite section—it’s a hit!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: Varies
- Sugar: Moderate
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low to Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: None
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Moderate
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Thanksgiving, charcuterie, grazing board, holiday appetizer