A fun combination of red, white, and green foods to create the ultimate Christmas charcuterie board! This meat and cheese board is quick and easy to assemble, and absolutely perfect for your holiday party.
- 1 (8-ounce) package Cigliegine mozzarella balls
- 1 ½ cup cherry tomatoes, separated
- ⅓ cup basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction (optional)
- 8 ounce wheel of brie
- 2 tablespoons cherry, raspberry, or strawberry jam
- About 4 sprigs of rosemary, cut into 2-3" pieces (optional)
- 3 cranberries (optional)
- ⅓ cup green olives
- ½ cup garlic-flavored or regular hummus
- ⅓ cup candied pecans
- 4 ounces White Cheddar Cheese, sliced
- 8 ounces sliced salami
- ½ baguette thinly sliced on a bias
- 2 cups green and red grapes, mixed
- ½ English cucumber, thinly sliced on a bias
- ¼ cup sliced radishes
- ½ package (2.5 ounces) water crackers
- ½ package (2.5 ounces) rosemary crackers
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The items listed above are merely a suggestion. Feel free to get as creative as you like when it comes to adding to your Christmas Charcuterie Board. Think of the colors you want on your board and find food that matches them, include a variety of textures, and avoid any items that fight with one another flavorwise.
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Have ready a large, round or rectangular serving board or cutting board.
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To make the mozzarella skewers, alternate adding the mozzarella balls, tomatoes, and basil leaves onto a short skewer. Then, stack the skewers on a small plate, and place on the board. Drizzle with balsamic reduction and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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To assemble the brie, place the brie on the board and spread the jam across the top. Top with small sprigs of rosemary and cranberries, if desired. Place on the board
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Place the olives, hummus, and candied pecans in individual, small bowls and add to the board.
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Then, add in the remaining elements as you'd like, fanning out items like crackers, pears, salami, and cucumber slices. Serve and enjoy!