Halloween Charcuterie Board

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How to create a spook-tacular Halloween snack board! We’re sharing all the details on how to DIY a snack spread to serve at your Halloween party this year….

Now that pretty much everyone knows what a charcuterie board is it’s become the latest party trend to take over. There are whole Instagram accounts designated simply to share gorgeous photos of charcuterie boards of all kinds. While the original creation focused on cheeses and meats, there are really no rules when it comes to choosing what to add. Here are a few of our favorite ideas for Halloween themed foods that would work well…

Halloween Food Ideas

Sweet Treats

Halloween cookies
Finger cookies
Candy Corn
Gummy frogs/spiders
Licorice sticks
Candy apples
Halloween Peeps
OREO cookies
Rice Krispy treats
Candy Eyeballs
Gummy worms
Brownies
Pretzel sticks
Marshmallow Pops
Apple slices
Grapes
Bananas
Mandarin Oranges

Savory Selections

Popcorn
Cheese
Raisins
Blueberries/Blackberries
Carrots
Tortilla Chips
Guacamole
Olives
Crackers
Pepperoni
Cornichons
Mozzarella cheese
Roasted Red Peppers
Sun Dried Tomatoes

Creating a Classic Cheese Platter

How to create a classic charcuterie board:

Choose your cheeses. Add 3 or 4 cheese selections ranging from mild to strong to give your cheese board a good balance. A wedge of brie, a crumbly manchego, a soft swiss and a strong bleu are my go-tos.
Add a couple of meats. Slices of hard sausage, prosciutto, pepperoni, salami.
Fresh & Dried Fruits. Grapes, apple slices, berries, dried apricots, figs
Nuts. Pecans, cashews, walnuts, peanuts. You can go with unsalted, salted or sweet candied nuts.
Honey, jam, chutney. My favorites are fig jam and a red pepper jelly for a sweet and spicy combo. You can also use apple or pumpkin butter for a more seasonal flair.
Olives and pickled veggies.
Crackers and breads