It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Make your own holiday charcuterie board with these tips. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission, which helps to support our family (and these two growing boys). Thanks!
Whether it’s because millennials love Lunchables or because bite sized foods are always in style, it’s clear that charcuterie boards are having a moment.
Charcuterie boards give an instant upgrade to simple snacks. Perfectly aligning a platter of crudité and crackers makes you look like a gracious, prepared host, instead of someone who grabbed a handful of stuff from the pantry.
Derived from the French words for flesh (chair) and cooked (cuit), traditional charcuterie boards feature a variety of meats and cheeses. Prosciutto, salami and chorizo are artfully arranged in rows, while savory snacks like olives and hummus nestle against creamy brie in a neat display. Modern charcuterie boards now include tasty fruits, nuts, and bread alongside cheeses like gouda and gruyere.
This holiday season, why not try a twist on the classic charcuterie board?
With goodies from around the house and extras we picked up from ALDI, and Trader Joe’s, our family created a winter wonderland board full of sweet treats for our family movie night. As we watched Netflix’s new Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, we sipped hot chocolate and enjoyed a sweet Christmas charcuterie!
From the imagination of writer-director David E. Talbert, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey reminds us of the strength of family and the power of possibility. Since I knew we’d be watching a holiday movie, I tried to choose snacks that were as magical as the season.
I already had hot cocoa mix, peppermint Smashmallows, crushed peppermint, and peppermint chocolate squares. The tray with bowls and wooden spoons came from Amazon. I love ALDI and Trader Joe’s for their easy dinners and affordable prices, but their holiday treats can’t be beat. You can also find seasonal sweets for your Christmas charcuterie board at your local grocery or stores like Home Goods and TJ Maxx.
Here’s what we got for our board:
ALDI
Candy canes- $0.99
Soft Gingerbread – $1.99
TRADER JOE’S
White chocolate chips – $2.49
Mini Peppermint Meringues – $1.99
Mini Gingerbread People – $3.49
Holiday Pretzel Slims Peppermint – $2.99
Okay, so I may have gone a little overboard with the peppermint, but you can customize your board with the flavors your family loves. There’s no right” way to lay out your Christmas charcuterie board, but I tried to start with the largest items (the soft gingerbread cookies) and work around them. I arranged the mini gingerbread people in rows, and filled in the gaps with smaller items, like the peppermint meringues, chocolate squares, and peppermint pretzels. I put the white chocolate chips, crushed peppermint, and mini marshmallows in the small bowls so that the boys could choose their hot chocolate toppings, and arranged the candy canes in a fun Santa Claus mug.
You can add cookies, marshmallows, cinnamon sticks, sprinkles or whatever treats your family enjoys!
Will you try a Christmas charcuterie board this holiday season?
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