Description
This football charcuterie board is the perfect party centerpiece, filled with savory meats, delicious cheeses, fresh fruits, and crunchy vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces pecan pieces, chopped
- 12 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese
- 6 ounces mild yellow Cheddar, cubed
- 6 ounces smoked Gouda, cubed
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 piece mozzarella string cheese
- 1 1/2 pounds thin-sliced charcuterie (such as salami, soppressata, or pepperoni)
- 4 cups assorted cut green vegetables and fruits (such as grapes, Granny Smith apples, broccoli, snow peas, green bell peppers, and cucumbers)
- 8 ounces assorted square and round snack crackers
- 1/2 cup prepared ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup prepared blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Begin by arranging the cream cheese on your platter as the centerpiece: Begin by arranging the cream cheese on your platter as the centerpiece. Use a spatula to smooth it out in a football shape.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecan pieces over the cream…: Sprinkle the chopped pecan pieces over the cream cheese to form a 'grass' layer.
- Cook the bacon slices until crispy and crumble them over the cream cheese: Cook the bacon slices until crispy and crumble them over the cream cheese.
- Place cubes of yellow Cheddar and smoked Gouda…: Place cubes of yellow Cheddar and smoked Gouda around the cream cheese, creating a beautiful cheese border.
- Decorate with thin-sliced charcuterie, arranging them in overlapping…: Decorate with thin-sliced charcuterie, arranging them in overlapping circles for visual interest.
- Add the assorted vegetables and fruits around the…: Add the assorted vegetables and fruits around the cheese and meats in a colorful display.
- Include small bowls filled with ranch and blue cheese dressings for dipping: Include small bowls filled with ranch and blue cheese dressings for dipping.
- Finally, sprinkle with finely chopped scallions for added freshness and garnish: Finally, sprinkle with finely chopped scallions for added freshness and garnish.
Notes
This charcuterie board is perfect for any football gathering, allowing guests to mix and match their favorites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Quick Meals
- Method: Assembly and cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg