Fall Football Cheeseboard
Looking for a charcuterie board? Combine your favorite cheese, sausage and crackers plus a few extras to make these delicious appetizer bites.
Prep time20 min
Total time20min
ServingsMakes 16 servings
Ingredients
- Chipotle-cheddar cheese and Brie cheese
- Herbed cheddar cheese spread
- Cranberry goat cheese log
- Sliced salami
- Dried apricots and pitted dates
- Marinated mixed olives
- Mixed nuts
- Seedless green and red grapes
- RITZ and TRISCUIT Crackers
- WHEAT THINS Original Snacks and GOOD THINS Simply Salt Rice Snacks
Preparation
- Place cheeses, cheese spread, cheese log and salami on large board or platter.
- Fill in spaces with dried fruit, olives, nuts and grapes. Add crackers. Serve additional crackers in bowls or baskets next to the board.
- Cheese boards can be prepared for any number of servings, depending on the size of the gathering. Use a guideline of 1/2 oz. meat, and 1 oz. EACH cheese and crackers per person. For the 16 servings shown on this board, you will need to purchase a total of 8 oz. meat and 16 oz. cheese. For a well-balanced board, fill in empty spaces with fruit and veggies. Have plenty of RITZ Crackers, TRISCUIT Crackers, WHEAT THINS and GOOD THINS Snacks available for guests to choose from along with the fruit and veggies.
Recipe Tips
- Cheese Tips
For best flavor, let the cheeses sit for about 15 min. at room temperature before serving. If serving a wedge or full piece of cheese, be sure to place a knife on the board for each variety of cheese you are serving. - Vary the Cheeses, Fruit & Vegetables
For a more interesting board, serve 3 or 4 varieties of cheeses featuring a variety of textures, shapes and flavors. Soft, semi-soft and firm cheese; cubes, slices, logs and wedges all add more interest. Shape the cheese spread into a football shape, if desired. Choose fruits that are in season and have complementary flavors and shapes, such as clusters of grapes, sliced crisp apples and soft berries. Adding an assortment of vegetables adds both interest and crunch. - Make it Simple
Pre-sliced, wedged and cubed cheeses and spreads can be purchased from your supermarket. For a small gathering, check out the in-store olive bar where you can purchase small amounts of each item instead of buying an entire package of each. For added convenience, look for pre-cut fruit and vegetables in the produce section of your supermarket.
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