25 Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Ideas

Thanksgiving charcuterie boards are an easy way to make snacks look festive while keeping everyone happily grazing before the meal.

Grab a large wooden charcuterie board, a mini ramekin set, and bamboo toothpicks so you can build cute shapes fast without fuss.

1. Turkey Tail Feather Board

This board is shaped like a turkey with a dramatic “feather tail” made from fanned meats, cheeses, and fruit.

It’s perfect for the main appetizer table because it looks like a centerpiece but is easy to restock.

Ingredients

• 1 large wooden charcuterie board
• 8 oz brie cheese
• 8 oz sharp cheddar block
• 6 oz salami slices
• 6 oz turkey summer sausage
• 2 cups red grapes
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups assorted crackers
• 1 set mini ramekins
• 1 cheese knife set

Directions

1. Place two mini ramekins near the bottom center of the charcuterie board to form the turkey “body” area and fill them with olives or nuts later.
2. Create the “tail” by fanning salami slices in a wide arc above the ramekins, then add a second arc with thin-sliced summer sausage.
3. Cut cheddar into triangles and tuck them between meat fans like bright “feathers,” using a cheese knife set for clean edges.
4. Fill in gaps with clusters of red grapes and cherry tomatoes to keep the tail looking full.
5. Add brie wedges near the body and surround the whole design with assorted crackers for easy grabbing.

2. Pumpkin Patch Board

This board looks like a pumpkin patch with mini “pumpkins” made from cheese balls and bright orange snacks. It’s especially cute for kid-friendly Thanksgiving gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1 large round serving platter
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoon paprika
• 12 pretzel sticks
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 2 cups cheddar crackers
• 1 cup green grapes
• 1 pack disposable gloves
• 1 small cookie scoop

Directions

1. Mix cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth, then chill 10 minutes so it’s easier to shape.
2. Wear disposable gloves and use a small cookie scoop to portion 10–12 balls.
3. Roll each ball in paprika for a pumpkin-orange coating, then press a small piece of pretzel stick in the top as a stem.
4. Arrange pumpkins on a round platter and build “patch” borders with baby carrots and cheddar crackers.
5. Add scattered green grapes as “vines” to make the whole board look lush and cute.

3. Cornucopia “Spill” Board

This board looks like a cornucopia overflowing with snacks, which screams Thanksgiving in the cutest way.

It’s great for big groups because you can keep adding more “spill” as it empties.

Ingredients

• 1 large waffle cone
• 1 large wooden serving board
• 6 oz prosciutto
• 6 oz salami slices
• 8 oz gouda cheese
• 2 cups mixed grapes
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 2 cups assorted crackers
• 1 set mini serving tongs

Directions

1. Place the large waffle cone on its side at one corner of the wooden serving board, opening facing inward.
2. Start the “spill” closest to the cone with rolled prosciutto and folded salami so it looks like it’s tumbling out.
3. Add gouda cubes and scatter mixed grapes for color and fullness.
4. Fill gaps with dried apricots, then pour a small mound of mixed nuts so it really looks like an overflow.
5. Frame the outside edge with assorted crackers and set out mini serving tongs for easy grabbing.

4. Turkey Face Cheese & Cracker Board

This board creates an adorable turkey face using cheese as the head and crackers as the feathers. It’s simple enough for last-minute assembly but still gets big reactions.

Ingredients

• 1 round wood board
• 8 oz cheddar cheese block
• 6 oz pepperoni slices
• 1 cup round butter crackers
• 1 cup pretzel twists
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• 1 orange mini bell pepper
• 1 pack bamboo toothpicks
• 1 cheese knife
• 10 parchment paper sheets

Directions

1. Set a few parchment sheets under the “head” area so cheese oils don’t soak your board.
2. Cut a thick oval from the cheddar block using a cheese knife and place it near the bottom center as the turkey face.
3. Create “feathers” by fanning round crackers, pretzel twists, and folded pepperoni in a half-circle above the face.
4. Add eyes with two olive slices and cut a little triangle beak from an orange mini bell pepper.
5. Use bamboo toothpicks to secure anything that slides, then step back and adjust the feather arc until it reads “turkey” from across the room.

5. Cranberry Wreath Board

This board is arranged like a holiday wreath, which feels festive and looks super polished. It’s great when you want something pretty that still tastes classic.

Ingredients

• 1 large round platter
• 8 oz goat cheese log
• 8 oz brie cheese
• 6 oz prosciutto
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1 cup fresh rosemary sprigs
• 2 cups water crackers
• ½ cup honey
• 1 set mini ramekins
• 1 small offset spatula

Directions

1. Place a mini ramekin of honey in the center to define the wreath hole.
2. Arrange rosemary sprigs in a ring around the center to form the greenery base.
3. Slice and place goat cheese coins and brie wedges around the ring, spacing them evenly.
4. Add folded prosciutto into gaps, then sprinkle fresh cranberries like “berries” on the wreath.
5. Finish by tucking water crackers around the outside edge and smoothing any soft cheese with a small offset spatula.

6. Maple Leaf Cheese Slice Board

This board features a big maple leaf made from layered cheese slices, which looks adorable and very fall.

It’s a cute option when you want a bold shape without a lot of extra ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 large cutting board
• 12 slices cheddar cheese
• 12 slices colby jack cheese
• 1 leaf cookie cutter set
• 2 cups butter crackers
• 6 oz summer sausage
• 1 cup apple slices
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 small paring knife
• 1 set mini ramekins

Directions

1. Use a leaf cookie cutter set to cut leaf shapes from cheddar slices and colby jack slices.
2. Layer the cheese leaves in the center of the cutting board to form one large, two-tone maple leaf.
3. Slice summer sausage with a paring knife and place it along one side like a leaf “stem.”
4. Toss apple slices with lemon juice so they don’t brown, then tuck them around the leaf.
5. Fill in remaining space with butter crackers and a ramekin of nuts or dip.

7. Pilgrim Hat Mini Board Trio

These are three mini boards shaped like pilgrim hats, which feels playful and super photo-worthy.

They’re great when you want to set out multiple small stations instead of one big board.

Ingredients

• 3 small serving boards
• 3 mini black ramekins
• 12 oz sharp cheddar cubes
• 6 oz black olives
• 6 oz smoked gouda
• 2 cups dark rye crackers
• 6 oz beef jerky strips
• 1 mini square cookie cutter
• 1 small cheese knife
• 1 pack bamboo toothpicks

Directions

1. Place a mini black ramekin near the top of each small serving board as the “hat crown” and fill it with black olives.
2. Build a wide brim underneath using dark rye crackers in a neat rectangle.
3. Cut a small “buckle” square from smoked gouda using a mini square cookie cutter and place it centered on the brim.
4. Add cheddar cubes and torn beef jerky around the edges, securing loose pieces with toothpicks.

8. “Thankful” Letter Board

This board spells THANKFUL using cheese cubes, fruit, and crackers, making it both cute and meaningful. It’s an easy conversation-starter on your appetizer table.

Ingredients

• 1 large rectangular serving board
• 12 oz cheddar cheese cubes
• 2 cups green grapes
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 cups mini pretzels
• 2 cups assorted crackers
• 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
• 1 pack bamboo toothpicks
• 1 small serving spoon set
• 10 parchment paper sheets

Directions

1. Lay a strip of parchment paper down the center of the rectangular serving board so letters are easy to reposition.
2. Spell THANKFUL using cheddar cheese cubes for bold, blocky letters (use toothpicks to nudge pieces into crisp edges).
3. Outline letters with dried cranberries or green grapes to make the word pop.
4. Fill the outer board area with assorted crackers and mini pretzels.
5. Add a snacky border of honey roasted peanuts and set a small serving spoon nearby for easy scooping.

9. Mini Pumpkin “Cheese Ball” Garden Board

This board uses tiny pumpkin-shaped cheese balls as the stars, surrounded by crunchy dippers. It’s cute for a kids’ table but still feels fancy enough for adults.

Ingredients

• 1 medium charcuterie board
• 12 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoon paprika
• 18 pretzel sticks
• 2 cups pretzel chips
• 2 cups butter crackers
• 1 cup celery sticks
• 1 pack disposable piping bags
• 1 small cookie scoop

Directions

1. Mix cream cheese and shredded cheddar, then chill 15 minutes.
2. Use a small cookie scoop to portion and roll 12–14 balls.
3. Roll each ball in paprika, then press shallow ridges with a butter knife to create pumpkin lines.
4. Insert small pieces of pretzel sticks as stems and arrange pumpkins in clusters on the board.
5. Fill in around pumpkins with pretzel chips, butter crackers, and “greenery” made from celery sticks.
6. If you want extra cute vines, pipe tiny cheese swirls with a disposable piping bag in a few empty corners.

10. Apple Orchard Board

This board looks like a little apple orchard with neat rows of apple slices and caramel dip. It’s a sweet-and-savory crowd-pleaser that feels very Thanksgiving.

Ingredients

• 1 large rectangular platter
• 3 large Honeycrisp apples
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 8 oz sharp cheddar block
• 6 oz salami slices
• 1 cup caramel dip
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 2 cups pretzel sticks
• 1 set mini ramekins
• 1 apple slicer tool

Directions

1. Slice Honeycrisp apples using an apple slicer tool, then toss with lemon juice to keep them crisp and bright.
2. Arrange apple slices in neat rows to mimic an “orchard,” leaving space in the center for dipping bowls.
3. Place caramel dip in a ramekin and sprinkle chopped pecans around it like “fallen leaves.”
4. Add cubes of sharp cheddar and folded salami along the sides for savory balance.
5. Finish by stacking pretzel sticks at the ends so guests have a crunchy dipper option.

11. Turkey “Snack Board for Kids” (Smiley Style)

This turkey-shaped board is extra cute because it uses friendly “smiley” features that kids love. It’s perfect for a kids’ table or a low-spice snack option.

Ingredients

• 1 large round wooden board
• 2 cups cheddar crackers
• 2 cups mini pretzels
• 1 cup red grapes
• 1 cup green grapes
• 8 oz string cheese
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• 1 pack bamboo toothpicks
• 2 small snack bowls

Directions

1. Place two small snack bowls near the bottom as the turkey “body” and fill one with mini marshmallows and the other with chocolate chips.
2. Create a feather fan above the bowls using alternating rows of cheddar crackers, mini pretzels, and clusters of red grapes and green grapes.
3. Make eyes by placing two chocolate chips on small rounds of string cheese.
4. Use toothpicks to secure anything that rolls, then adjust the feather arc until it looks like a turkey from above.

12. Harvest Basket Board

This board looks like a little harvest basket filled with cozy snacks and fall colors. It’s cute for buffet-style setups because it’s easy to build and easy to refill.

Ingredients

• 1 oval serving tray
• 6 oz pepperoni
• 6 oz prosciutto
• 8 oz manchego cheese
• 1 cup fig jam
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 2 cups multigrain crackers
• 1 set mini ramekins
• 1 small spreader knife

Directions

1. Place a ramekin of fig jam near one end of the oval tray and set a spreader knife beside it.
2. Fold prosciutto into loose ribbons and mound it in the center to create a “basket filling” look.
3. Add rounds of manchego and tuck pepperoni in small folds between cheese pieces.
4. Scatter dried cranberries and dried apricots in clusters so the tray looks like a colorful harvest.
5. Frame the edges with multigrain crackers to define the “basket shape.”

13. Autumn Leaf “Trail Mix” Board

This board looks like crunchy fall leaves with piles of snack mix, nuts, and sweet bites. It’s great for casual Thanksgiving gatherings where people snack all afternoon.

Ingredients

• 1 large serving platter
• 2 cups snack mix
• 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
• 1 cup pretzel sticks
• 1 cup chocolate covered pretzels
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 8 oz cheddar cheese cubes
• 8 oz salami slices
• 1 small serving scoop
• 20 mini paper cups

Directions

1. Place mini paper cups along the top half of the platter and fill each with different mixes like snack mix, honey roasted peanuts, and dried cranberries.
2. Fan folded salami slices in leaf-like arcs around the cups.
3. Fill remaining sections with cheddar cubes, pretzel sticks, and chocolate covered pretzels.
4. Set a small serving scoop next to the “trail mix” cups for easy refills.

14. Gravy Boat Dip + Dipper Board

This board centers around a “gravy boat” of dip, which makes it extra Thanksgiving-cute. It’s perfect for guests who prefer a savory snack with lots of dipping options.

Ingredients

• 1 ceramic gravy boat
• 2 cups spinach artichoke dip
• 2 cups pita chips
• 2 cups pretzel chips
• 2 cups baguette slices
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup celery sticks
• 1 large serving board
• 1 small serving spoon
• 10 parchment paper sheets

Directions

1. Set the ceramic gravy boat in the center of the serving board (add parchment sheets underneath if your dip is oily).
2. Fill it with warm spinach artichoke dip and place a small serving spoon alongside.
3. Arrange baguette slices, pita chips, and pretzel chips in three distinct sections around the boat.
4. Add veggie “oars” with baby carrots and celery sticks tucked near the handle for a cute boat detail.

15. Pumpkin Spice Dessert Charcuterie Board

This board leans sweet with pumpkin-spiced treats and cozy dipping options. It’s adorable as a post-dinner grazing board when everyone wants “just a little something.”

Ingredients

• 1 large white serving platter
• 2 cups mini donuts
• 1 cup gingersnap cookies
• 2 cups pretzel rods
• 1 cup caramel dip
• 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
• 1 cup apple slices
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 mini ramekins
• 1 small spreader knife

Directions

1. Place two mini ramekins in the center and fill one with caramel dip and the other with chocolate hazelnut spread.
2. Toss apple slices with lemon juice and arrange them in a fan near the dips.
3. Add rows of gingersnap cookies and mini donuts to create a cozy bakery vibe.
4. Lean pretzel rods like “fence posts” around the outside edge for structure.
5. Set a small spreader knife between dips for easy serving.

16. Thanksgiving “Dinner Bite” Board

This board mimics Thanksgiving dinner flavors with turkey, cranberry, and cheese in one place. It’s cute because you can arrange it like a mini “plate” with sections.

Ingredients

• 1 large round serving board
• 8 oz deli turkey slices
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• 8 oz havarti cheese
• 2 cups butter crackers
• 1 cup stuffing croutons
• 1 cup baby pickles
• 1 set mini ramekins
• 1 pair mini tongs
• 1 small spreader knife

Directions

1. Place cranberry sauce in a ramekin and set it slightly off-center like a “gravy spot.”
2. Fold deli turkey slices into loose ribbons and build a big section like the “main.”
3. Add slices of havarti in another section and stack butter crackers around it.
4. Make a crunchy “stuffing corner” with stuffing croutons and a tangy “pickle corner” with baby pickles.
5. Set mini tongs by the meat and a small spreader knife by the cranberry ramekin for easy serving.

17. “Feather Fan” Cracker Rainbow Board

This board is all about colorful feather fans made from crackers, cheeses, and fruit in repeating arcs. It’s cute, symmetrical, and looks super fancy without being complicated.

Ingredients

• 1 extra large charcuterie board
• 2 cups assorted crackers variety
• 8 oz cheddar cheese block
• 8 oz pepper jack cheese
• 6 oz salami slices
• 2 cups mixed grapes
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1 cheese knife set
• 1 mini serving tongs

Directions

1. Start at the top center of the board and build a wide arc of cracker variety.
2. Add a second arc with folded salami, then a third arc with cubes from cheddar and pepper jack cut using a cheese knife set.
3. Fill in with fruit arcs using mixed grapes, strawberries, and blackberries.
4. Repeat smaller arcs on the lower half so the whole board feels like layered “feathers.”
5. Set mini tongs near the fruit area for easy grabbing.

18. Turkey “Platter Art” Board with Cheese Belly

This board creates a full turkey silhouette with a big cheese “belly” and a feather fan behind it. It looks like edible art but uses simple grocery store ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 large oval serving platter
• 8 oz brie cheese wheel
• 6 oz salami slices
• 6 oz prosciutto
• 8 oz cheddar cheese block
• 1 cup sliced black olives
• 1 orange mini bell pepper
• 2 cups assorted crackers
• 1 cheese knife set
• 1 pack bamboo toothpicks

Directions

1. Place the brie wheel near the bottom center as the turkey body.
2. Create a big “tail” fan behind it with alternating rows of folded salami and ribboned prosciutto.
3. Cut triangles and rectangles from the cheddar block using a cheese knife set, then tuck them into the fan for color.
4. Make eyes with two olive slices and a beak with a small triangle from an orange mini bell pepper.
5. Fill the remaining platter space with assorted crackers, and use toothpicks to secure any wobbly features.

19. “Cranberry Sauce” Jelly Jar Board

This board uses little jars of cranberry sauce and jam as the cute focal point. It’s perfect for a rustic Thanksgiving vibe and makes dipping feel extra fun.

Ingredients

• 3 mini glass jars with lids
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• 1 cup fig jam
• ½ cup honey
• 8 oz goat cheese
• 8 oz brie cheese
• 2 cups water crackers
• 6 oz prosciutto
• 1 large charcuterie board
• 1 small spreader knife set

Directions

1. Fill mini glass jars with cranberry sauce, fig jam, and honey, then place them in a triangle on the charcuterie board.
2. Add slices of goat cheese and brie near the jars so guests can build sweet-and-savory bites.
3. Fold prosciutto into loose waves and tuck it around the cheese.
4. Fill the rest with water crackers and set out a spreader knife set so each jar has its own tool.

20. Pumpkin Pie Slice “Triangle” Board

This board is arranged like a giant slice of pie, complete with a “crust” edge and sweet toppings. It’s adorable for dessert time and looks amazing in photos.

Ingredients

• 1 triangle serving board
• 2 cups gingersnap cookies
• 2 cups shortbread cookies
• 1 cup caramel dip
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup apple slices
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 mini ramekin
• 1 small spreader knife

Directions

1. Place a mini ramekin of caramel dip near the wide end of the triangle as your “pie filling center.”
2. Line the outer edge with shortbread cookies to mimic a crust.
3. Fill the center area with gingersnap cookies and sprinkle clusters of mini marshmallows and white chocolate chips like “whipped topping.”
4. Toss apple slices with lemon juice and tuck them along the side for a fresh option.
5. Add a small spreader knife for the caramel ramekin and serve immediately.

21. “Little Turkey” Individual Charcuterie Cups

These are individual cups that look like tiny turkeys with feathered snacks sticking out. They’re adorable for big crowds because everyone gets their own grab-and-go portion.

Ingredients

• 12 clear plastic dessert cups
• 12 mini wooden skewers
• 8 oz cheddar cheese cubes
• 8 oz salami slices
• 2 cups pretzel sticks
• 2 cups butter crackers
• 1 cup red grapes
• 1 cup mini mozzarella balls
• 1 pack bamboo toothpicks
• 1 large serving tray

Directions

1. Set clear dessert cups on a large tray so they’re easy to carry.
2. Fill each cup with a base of butter crackers and a few cheddar cubes.
3. Fold salami into little “ribbons” and tuck them upright so they look like feathers.
4. Add a mini wooden skewer of mini mozzarella balls and red grapes for more height.
5. Stick 2–3 pretzel sticks into each cup like extra feathers and secure any wobble with toothpicks.

22. “Fall Colors” Ombre Board

This board is arranged in color bands from yellow to orange to red and brown, which looks super satisfying. It’s cute and modern for hosts who love a tidy, aesthetic spread.

Ingredients

• 1 extra large rectangular board
• 8 oz cheddar cheese
• 8 oz colby jack cheese
• 6 oz salami
• 6 oz pepperoni
• 2 cups green grapes
• 1 cup orange bell pepper slices
• 2 cups red grapes
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 cheese knife set

Directions

1. Divide the rectangular board into 4–5 vertical “color lanes” in your mind.
2. Build the yellow lane with colby jack cubes and green grapes.
3. Make an orange lane using cheddar and orange pepper slices.
4. Build a red lane with red grapes and rosettes of pepperoni.
5. Finish the darker lane with folded salami and a mound of mixed nuts, then tidy edges using a cheese knife set as a gentle “pusher.”

23. “Turkey Day” Breakfast Board

This board is adorable for Thanksgiving morning with a mix of sweet and savory breakfast nibbles. It keeps everyone happy while the kitchen gets busy.

Ingredients

• 1 large serving board
• 12 mini bagels
• 8 oz cream cheese spread
• 1 cup strawberry jam
• 1 cup red grapes
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup cooked mini sausages
• 2 cups waffle pieces
• 2 mini ramekins
• 1 spreader knife set

Directions

1. Fill mini ramekins with cream cheese spread and strawberry jam, then place them near the center.
2. Arrange mini bagels in a ring around the dips, then fill gaps with waffle pieces.
3. Add fruit clusters using red grapes and blueberries for color.
4. Include a savory corner with cooked mini sausages so there’s something hearty.
5. Place a spreader knife set next to the ramekins for easy serving.

24. “Little Friendsgiving” Mini Boards (One Per Guest)

These mini boards are adorable for place settings and make everyone feel special. They’re also great for controlling portions and keeping the table tidy.

Ingredients

• 8 mini charcuterie boards
• 16 oz cheddar cheese
• 8 oz brie cheese
• 12 oz salami slices
• 2 cups assorted crackers
• 2 cups red grapes
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 8 mini ramekins
• 1 mini cheese knife set
• 1 pack mini tongs

Directions

1. Place one mini ramekin on each mini board and fill it with a small scoop of nuts or dip.
2. Add 2–3 small wedges of brie and a few cubes of cheddar.
3. Fold 3–4 pieces of salami into little ribbons for height.
4. Add a handful of assorted crackers and 4–5 red grapes on the opposite side for balance.
5. Set out a mini cheese knife set at the table and tuck mini tongs nearby for easy serving.

25. “Thanksgiving Table” Charcuterie Board (Tiny Place Settings)

This board is arranged like a mini Thanksgiving table with little “place settings” made from crackers and cheese squares.

It’s incredibly cute for photos and makes guests smile the second they see it.

Ingredients

• 1 extra large wooden board
• 3 cups assorted crackers
• 12 oz cheddar cheese slices
• 8 oz havarti cheese
• 12 oz salami slices
• 2 cups mixed grapes
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 mini square cookie cutter
• 1 cheese knife set

Directions

1. Use a mini square cookie cutter to cut “plates” from cheddar slices and place them in a grid like place settings.
2. Put a small pile of assorted crackers next to each cheese “plate” as the “napkin.”
3. Add folded salami and cubes of havarti between place settings like shared “serving dishes.”
4. Create “centerpieces” with clusters of mixed grapes and cherry tomatoes, then fill remaining gaps with mixed nuts.
5. Tidy edges and slice extra cheese using a cheese knife set so the “table layout” stays neat.

FAQ

How far ahead can I assemble a Thanksgiving charcuterie board?

You can prep most ingredients a few hours ahead (slice cheese, wash fruit, portion dips), then assemble right before guests arrive for the freshest look.

If you need to build early, cover the board tightly and keep it chilled, then add crackers last so they stay crisp; having parchment paper sheets helps protect the board from moisture.

What’s the easiest way to make a board look “turkey-shaped”?

Start with a simple body (a round cheese, a ramekin, or a dip bowl), then build a wide fan behind it using layered rows of meat, crackers, and fruit.

A bag of bamboo toothpicks is helpful for securing pieces that roll or slip while you shape the feather arc.

How do I keep apples and other fruit from browning?

Toss cut fruit in a small amount of citrus right after slicing so it stays bright on the board. Lemon juice works well and doesn’t overpower the flavor when used lightly.

What are the best dips to include for Thanksgiving-themed boards?

Sweet-and-savory dips are very on-theme, like cranberry sauce, fig jam, honey, or a warm savory dip for bread and veggies.

Mini bowls like a mini ramekin set make it easy to add several dips without crowding the board.

How do I make charcuterie easier for a large crowd?

Do one big showpiece board plus a couple of smaller “refill boards” you can rotate in as the first one empties.

Individual portions like clear dessert cups are also great because guests can grab and move around without hovering near the table.

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Boards

Thanksgiving charcuterie boards are one of the easiest ways to make your appetizer spread look festive, especially when you shape things into turkeys, pumpkins, and wreaths.

Having a sturdy large wooden charcuterie board gives you room to build cute designs and keep adding refills as guests snack.

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