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    Home » Recipes

    Patriotic Charcuterie Board

    Published: Jun 17, 2023 · Modified: Jun 17, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This Patriotic Charcuterie Board is a stunning and effortless masterpiece perfect for any patriotic holiday such as the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day.

    Patriotic Charcuterie Board

    This exceptional charcuterie board captures the essence of red, white, and blue, offering a delightful array of flavors and options to satisfy every palate.

    The best part? No cooking required—simply assemble and serve. It’s an appetizer that aligns perfectly with my preference for simplicity!

    red white and blue trail mix in a bowl on a charcuterie board

    Easy Charcuterie Board for a Party

    Charcuterie boards are all about arranging food in a beautiful and artistic way. They involve combining flavors, textures, and colors to create something visually appealing. You can make all sorts of charcuterie boards, from ones with desserts to ones with meats and cheeses. The options are endless, allowing you to be as creative as you want and make each board a unique masterpiece.

    Personally, I love making charcuterie boards, and to make it easier, I use pre-made ingredients that I can find at my local grocery store. This way, I don’t have to spend a lot of time preparing everything from scratch, and I can still create a delicious and impressive board.

    There’s no need to go overboard with elaborate preparations; after all, everyone is eager to dive right in. Simply gather a selection of ingredients that will please everyone’s taste buds, and bring it all together in a visually appealing display.

    It’s as easy as that!

    Jump to:
    • Easy Charcuterie Board for a Party
    • What You Need
    • More Red White and Blue Charcuterie Board Ingredient Ideas
    • How to Make a Patriotic Themed Charcuterie Board
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQs
    • More Charcuterie Board Ideas
    • Recipe
    meats fruits and cheeses on a charcuterie board

    What You Need

    When making a patriotic board, you want to pay attention to the ingredients you are choosing and go for red, white and blue colors. These are the ingredients we used for our board but you can totally customize your own.

    • Red: Fresh strawberries, raspberries, cherry tomatoes, cured meats like pepperoni and salami, cherries, salsa, watermelon, red M&M’s.
    • White: Assorted cheeses like brie, mozzarella balls, slices of gouda and cubed white cheddar, club crackers, white chocolate covered pretzels, white M&M’s and peanuts.
    • Blue: Blueberries, blue corn tortilla chips, blue M&M’s and raisins.

    More Red White and Blue Charcuterie Board Ingredient Ideas

    • Cured meats: Prosciutto, ham or salami.
    • Cheeses: White cheeses like mozzarella, goat cheese, Monterey Jack, or white cheddar and blue cheeses like Roquefort or Stilton.
    • Fruit: Red grapes, blackberries, cranberries or sliced red apples.
    • Dips: White garlic and herb dip, white bean dip, red pepper hummus or blue cheese dip.
    • Veggies: White veggies like cauliflower florets and red veggies like red bell pepper or radishes.
    • Snacks: Red tortilla chips, artisanal crackers, breadsticks, pistachios or cashews.
    salsa chips and star shaped cheeses on a patriotic board

    How to Make a Patriotic Themed Charcuterie Board

    1. Wash and pat dry fruits and vegetables. Cut up any cheeses, meats and fruits if need be with a knife and some with a star shaped cutter.
    2. Add any fruits, dips or snacks in small bowls or ramekins.
    3. Assemble board with large pieces first such as brie cheese and bowls. Arrange the rest of the board around those pieces making sure to group a variety of red, white and blue throughout the board and fill it edge to edge.
    4. Add some patriotic decorations such as flags, star shaped decor, serving utensils, patriotic silverware and small plates near the board. Serve and enjoy!

    Expert Tips

    • Use a board that is big enough to fit all the ingredients and amount of guest you’re serving. I love using an oversized cutting board, but there are plenty of other options such as trays, platters, etc.
    • Obtain star shaped ingredients such as the watermelon and cheeses by using a small star shaped cookie cutter.
    • Use prepacked foods to help save on time.
    • Have a variety of foods that everyone loves in the color schemes.
    • Build board the day of serving, right before guests arrive to keep it fresh.
    snacks fruits meats veggies and cheeses on a cutting board

    FAQs

    How can I transport a patriotic charcuterie board?

    This is a delicate task to keep the food fresh and from falling off the board while transporting. I would recommend putting the ingredients into containers stored in a cooler and assembling the board upon arrival. If you are not going far, you may be able to assemble the board, wrap tightly in plastic or aluminum foil and place in a large box or container.

    How do I store leftover ingredients?

    To maintain freshness, it is advisable to store leftover ingredients individually, considering their specific storage needs. Here are some guidelines:

    Cheese: Ensure cheese is tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or stored in airtight containers when placing it in the refrigerator.

    Cured meats: Similar to cheese, cured meats should be sealed in airtight containers or wrapped in plastic wrap before refrigeration.

    Fruits: Store fruits in the refrigerator using airtight containers or cover them with plastic wrap to keep them fresh.

    Crackers or bread slices: To preserve their crispness, store crackers or bread slices in airtight containers.

    More Charcuterie Board Ideas

    • Ultimate Football Charcuterie Board
    • Easter Charcuterie Board
    • New Year’s Eve Charcuterie Board
    • Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

    Recipe

    Patriotic Charcuterie Board

    Alison McFadden
    This Patriotic Charcuterie Board is a stunning and effortless masterpiece perfect for any patriotic holiday such as the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day.
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    Prep Time 40 minutes mins
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    Ingredients
      

    Red: Fresh strawberries, raspberries, cherry tomatoes, cured meats like pepperoni and salami, cherries, salsa, watermelon, red M&M’s.

    White: Assorted cheeses like brie, mozzarella balls, slices of gouda and cubed white cheddar, club crackers, white chocolate covered pretzels, white M&M’s and peanuts.

    Blue: Blueberries, blue corn tortilla chips, blue M&M’s and raisins.

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and pat dry fruits and vegetables. Cut up any cheeses, meats and fruits if need be with a knife and some with a star shaped cutter.
    • Add any fruits, dips or snacks in small bowls.
    • Assemble board with large pieces first such as brie cheese and bowls. Arrange the rest of the board around those pieces making sure to group a variety of red, white and blue throughout the board and fill it edge to edge.
    • Add some patriotic decorations such as flags, star shaped decor, serving utensils, patriotic silverware and small plates near the board. Serve and enjoy!

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    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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