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Patriotic Charcuterie Boards?!
Here are ideas for 4 stunning and STARSPANGLED Patriotic Charcuterie Boards that are perfect for any American-themed party or celebration.. especially Independence Day July 4th.
Learn how to arrange a variety of colorful meats, cheeses, and fruits to create a visually appealing and delicious spread. From classic combinations to creative twists, get inspired to build your own STARSPANGLED Charcuterie Board that’s sure to impress your guests.
With its festive colors and savory flavors, this charcuterie board is ideal for Independence Day, Memorial Day, or any other patriotic occasion.
Get ready to wow your friends and family with your culinary creativity and attention to detail.
I start with an 8.5 x 11 wooden cutting board (9×12 works as well). I place a container in the upper left corner. The container I’m using is the Rubbermaid Brilliance 1.3 Cup Container. I put 16oz of fresh blueberries in the container after freshly washing them.
As a note, you will want to bring your food and containers to the celebration then assemble the platter there at the site of the festivities. That way everything stays pristine before presenting to your guests. Â
Design #1
For the red and white stripes, use Babybel cheeses in neat horizontal rows. Keep the red wax cover on for the red rows and remove the wax to reveal white cheese for the white rows. Start with a red row, then white, and keep alternating until you reach the bottom.
Design #2
Do all instructions from Board No 1, except replace the red wax Babybel rows from the top and bottom and with rows of salami.
Design #3
Put down 3 horizontal rows of salami, one at the top, one in the middle to lower and one on the bottom. Then place unwrapped white Babybel cheese into the spaces to create white rows (some cheese will overlap the salami).
Design #4
Do all steps from Board No 3, but add red waxed Babybel on top of the salami, creating double red rows.
I hope you enjoy these Patriotic Charcuterie Boards as much as I do! And these are just some ideas. You might use this as a jumping off point to create your own individualized meat and cheese platter to celebrate the 4th of July!
There are so many fun options available in the red white and blue categories of food. I encourage you to be bold, and have fun with your platters! Because the joy of making it will transcend to the joy of eating it with your guests. They will love this!
Also, if you want to bring a Patriotic themed dessert, I have a wonderful recipe and decorating ideas for 4th of July themed Cookies!
How to Create 4th of July Charcuterie Boards
Equipment
- 8.5 x 11 (or 9x12) Wood Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 26-36 Babybel cheese
- 10 oz Pepper Salami
- 16 oz blueberries fresh
Instructions
- Wash Blueberries thoroughly, then put them into 1.3 cup rubbermaid container and position it in supper left corner. This will represent the blue portion of the american flag. You will use this for all designs.
- Patriotic Charcuterie Board Design No 1: for the red and white stripes, use Babybel cheeses in neat horizontal rows. Keep the red wax cover on for the red rows and remove the wax to reveal white cheese for the white rows. Start with a red row, then white, and keep alternating until you reach the bottom.
- Patriotic Charcuterie Board Design No 2Do all instructions from Board No 1, except replace the red wax Babybel rows from the top and bottom and with rows of salami.
- Patriotic Charcuterie Board Design No 3Put down 3 horizontal rows of salami, one at the top, one in the middle to lower and one on the bottom. Then place unwrapped white Babybel cheese into the spaces to create white rows (some cheese will overlap the salami).
- Patriotic Charcuterie Board Design No 4Do all steps from Board No 3, but add red waxed Babybel on top of the salami, creating double red rows.
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Hi, I’m Allison, the founder of Simple Fantastic Kitchen. I live in the mountains in a tiny house with a tiny kitchen where I make