26 Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Ideas

Thanksgiving has turned into a holiday all about the food, and rightfully so. There are only so many days a year you get to eat mashed potatoes , stuffing, and turkey , after all. But it's still fun to indulge in some appetizers ahead of the meal, especially if one of those apps is a Thanksgiving charcuterie board.

Whether it's how the cheeses and meats align to look like a turkey's feathers or how the board's little accents are thoughtfully placed throughout, there's no denying the way a good Thanksgiving charcuterie board adds a festive touch to the season. From Friendsgiving to Thanksgiving to even a simple picture for your Instagram, these charcuterie board ideas are made for it all. You can throw together a brunch board, dessert board, candy board, or classic turkey charcuterie board with meats, cheeses, fruits, and more.



(And if you want to go the extra mile, there are even hot-chocolate charcuterie boards that look pretty tasty, too.) Regardless of which you choose, you'll be the talk of the town this November with any of these creative Thanksgiving charcuterie board ideas ahead. You can thank us later.

An Etiquette Guide to Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Brie Cutouts This heaping pile of colorful fall foods makes for a glorious Thanksgiving charcuterie board that doesn't require too much careful assembly. The clever brie cutouts are the icing on the cake; just carefully press a cookie cutter through the rind, and voila. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Simple Turkey Using cheese slices, salami, and strategically cut veggies, you can create a simple turkey charcuterie board by following @ThatCheesePlate's guide.

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Sweet and Savory This Thanksgiving charcuterie board is an appetizer and dessert all in one. Punching fall shapes, like acorns, into your cheese and turning cookies into turkeys and pilgrim hats take this from an everyday spread to a holiday one. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: A Slice of Pie Want your Thanksgiving charcuterie board to feel extra? Add a whole slice of pie or fruit crumble among your cheeses, meats, and fruits.

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Sliced Oranges Sliced oranges may not be top of mind as a Thanksgiving charcuterie board pick, but they add a beautiful pop of color to any spread. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: A Mini Pumpkin Centerpiece Add a mini pumpkin to any charcuterie board, and it's suddenly perfect for fall. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Cheese Letter Cutouts Cut letters out of cheese using cookie cutters or careful knife skills, and spell out whatever you want on top of your Thanksgiving charcuterie board.

10 Kids Thanksgiving Movies the Whole Family Will Love Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Mini Honey Pot Make your Thanksgiving charcuterie board the center of your tablescape. The tiny honey pot and honey dipper add an extra touch that looks great and allows guests to drizzle a bit of sweetness on anything they want. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Sweet and Savory Medley In this Thanksgiving charcuterie board, sweet and savory items are all mixed together, so you can put it out before your meal and leave it out after to satisfy anyone's extra cravings.

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Decorative Tray The decorative handles on this tray add an extra festive touch to this Thanksgiving charcuterie board, as do the two mini pumpkin centerpieces. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Pomegranate Pomegranates are in season in the US from October to January, so Thanksgiving is the perfect time to add one to your charcuterie tray. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Add Fresh Herbs Fresh sprigs of rosemary add a little something extra to this abundant Thanksgiving charcuterie board.

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Dried Fruits If you don't want to buy a ton of fresh fruit that could potentially go uneaten, opt for dried fruits like apricots and oranges to offer the same sweet flavor and color to your Thanksgiving charcuterie board. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Nuts Nuts are the perfect filler for a Thanksgiving charcuterie board, taking up any extra space between your other items. 20 Corn Casserole Recipes You'll Want to Make All Year Long Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Cookie Centerpiece Whether you place it in the middle of a dessert charcuterie board or a cheeses-and-meats Thanksgiving charcuterie board, a decorative sugar cookie makes the perfect centerpiece.

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Blocks of Cheese When you want to throw together a Thanksgiving charcuterie board without spending a ton of time on it, opt to serve blocks of cheese with cute cheese knives instead of slicing it all yourself. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Pretzel Turkeys and Chocolate-Kiss Acorns This kid-friendly Thanksgiving charcuterie board is pulling out all the stops, with pretzels turned into turkeys, chocolate kisses turned into acorns, and leaf-shaped bread and cookies. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Add a Few Fresh Leaves The fresh leaves tucked into the edges of this Thanksgiving charcuterie board add a beautiful pop of green and feeling of freshness when you don't have any veggies to display.

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Ears of Dried Corn Add a touch of harvest-season decor to your Thanksgiving charcuterie board with tiny ears of dried corn. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Simple Pear Turkey A pear makes the perfect turkey body and centerpiece for your Thanksgiving charcuterie board. Pop on some bits of cheese and olive to make eyes and a beak, plus two walnuts or pecans for feet.

Adorable! Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Breakfast Board Hosting a brunch? This harvest-themed Thanksgiving charcuterie brunch board is perfect for all of fall. Pile on all of your usual favorites (cheeses, meats, fruits, and veggies), then add bagels and cream-cheese spreads. 26 Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipes For Every Holiday Meal Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Cheese-Cube Turkey A pro tip for your turkey charcuterie board: cheese cubes make for easy barriers between other foods that have a tendency to flop over or roll out of place.

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Dessert Tray Pile leaf-shaped cookies, chocolate-covered pretzels, candy corn, and gummies on a tray, then pop a mini pumpkin in the center, and you have a super-easy Thanksgiving charcuterie dessert board. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: A Red and Orange Board Keep your whole Thanksgiving charcuterie board on the same color scheme, and it will look perfect — even if you don't arrange it to a T. You can even add a fresh flower for added decor.

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Cranberry Salsa Adding a sliced mini baguette to your Thanksgiving charcuterie board offers guests another option besides crackers, so they can load up a single bite with even more goodness. Make homemade cranberry salsa to really wow the crowd. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Whisps Board Grab a few flavors of Whisps cheese snacks to make this simple Thanksgiving charcuterie board, or simply use its template as inspiration.

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