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Simple Cheese Board

A simple cheese board is a welcome addition to any party, gathering, or snack table. Learn how to assemble one with what you have on hand!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 ounces assorted cheeses (e.g., cheddar, brie, goat cheese)
  • 3 varieties crackers
  • 1 cup fresh ready-to-eat vegetables (e.g., cucumber slices, carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, mini bell pepper strips, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets)
  • 1 cup fresh ready-to-eat fruits (e.g., grapes, berries)
  • 0.5 cup small bite-size pickles, olives, or sliced jalapenos
  • 2 tablespoons jam or jelly sweet or spicy
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 0.5 cup dried fruits (e.g., apricots, banana chips, raisins)
  • 0.5 cup assorted nuts

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Arrange the cheeses around the board. Next, add the crackers.
  2. Add small bowls or piles of pickles and olives. Add tiny dishes of jam and/or mustard.
  3. Fill in the gaps with fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, dried fruits, and nuts. Enjoy!

Notes

This cheese board is highly customizable. Feel free to swap out ingredients based on your preferences and what you have available. For a more robust board, consider adding cured meats (making it a charcuterie board) or other dips and spreads.