Super Bowl Charcuterie Board (2024)

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This Super Bowl charcuterie board is the perfect mix of sweet and savory. It only takes 20 minutes to make and is the perfect grazing board for the big game and Super bowl Sunday!

It is full of lots of yummy goodness including a football summer sausage and smoked cheese. We pair it with soft pretzels and chocolate cookies for a whole brown themed board. You can even go BIG and make a sportsgrazing tablefor a crowd!

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I love Super Bowl mostly for the food (it’s the best part of football games for me) but I don’t want to be in the kitchen all day while everyone else is relaxing and watching the game. That’s why this board is so great during football season!

It is full of rich cheeses and cured meats (even in a football shape for that next level presentation) that will keep people satisfied for hours. It’s definitely one of our unique charcuterie boards.

Consider adding our best cheese ball, our beef cheeseball or pineapple cheeseball with tortilla chips or our favorite dip and a few sweet treats. All of this will be perfect for your game day charcuterie board.

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You can get creative with what you add to the board or your individual charcuterie boxes but I personally love the muted browns and greens. That way, no matter who you are cheering for, it is a win!

Adding herbs to your charcuterie board gives it life and color. I love fresh rosemary because it gives the board but fresh sage is also great because it looks like leaves.

We have used them on almost all our boards including our Valentines charcuterie board andChristmas charcuterie board. Even our small charcuterie board can feature tiny little fake trees or a sprig of rosemary.

You can also add herbs to our charcuterie cones to add to the visual aspect of them. I love making these cones look gorgeous because they make for a great picture and they are incredibly delicious.

Some don’t need it especially when they are on the sweeter side like ourHalloween charcuterie boardorThanksgiving charcuterie board.

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What usually goes on a charcuterie board

Charcuterie boards are a great way to enjoy snacks on game day. They typically include meats, cheeses, crackers and fresh veggies like celery sticks. You can also add fun foods depending on the theme of the board, like our Mexican charcuterie board.

You can even add chocolates and nuts in a small bowls on the board or fill in empty spaces with fresh greenery. They also go great on our pancake charcuterie board.

What you’ll need for this super bowl party board

  • Chicken wings
  • Gluten-free pretzels and chips
  • Chocolate eggs with iced laces on them
  • Chocolate brownie bites with iced laces on them
  • Novelty items like a football summer sausage or football shaped cheese
  • Nuts
  • Fresh veggies
  • Nachos, French fries and anything else your heart desires

No matter what you choose, the whole family will love this Super Bowl charcuterie board even if they only get it on special occasions. It’s a great way to get even the least of sports fans excited for the big game.

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When it comes to what meats to include on your cheese board, it comes down to personal preference. Like it spicy? Get that hot chorizo salami and slice it right onto the marble or wooden board.

Not everyone can find the summer sausage shaped like a football so here are some of my other personal favorite cured meats to include on your board…

  • sopressata
  • Italian dry salami
  • prosciutto di Parma
  • wagyu beef salame

Although I will say the latter is hard to find at a really good quality. Get creative in what you choose though and go with what your taste buds prefer.

Pro Tip: You can estimate about 2 ounces of each cheese and meat for each guest.

What else can I put on my Super Bowl charcuterie board?

This board is very hearty and can include all your favorite game day foods. We chose to add little smokies, nuts, potato chips and fries, wings and pretzels.

Get creative and add slices of pizza and anything else you usually like to have on Super Bowl. The skies the limit when it comes to this Super Bowl charcuterie board!

Need some more dips for your chips? This 4 ingredient gaucamole, healthy buffalo chicken dip or avocado feta dip are great options!

How to make it

  • Step 1: Get a board and place a couple little bowls where you would like themthen add the football summer sausage
  • Step 2: Add some little smokies and saucy chicken wings in the little bowls as well as things like pickles which are wet and can make a mess
  • Step 3: Ice laces onto chocolate eggs for a football look
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  • Step 4: Ice laces on brownie bites for another football themed sweet treat
  • Step 5: Add football shaped cheese, crackers and veggies
  • Step 6: Add all the yummy treats! Chocolate covered pretzels, chocolates, cookies and whatever else you want including mini goal posts
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What are the best sweets to put on the board?

I love including lots of chocolate on this board since it gives the board that brown leather football color motif. Chocolate covered pretzels, unwrapped chocolates and chocolate covered almonds are great.

I also love icing laces on little brownie bites (gluten-free for me) and chocolate eggs because they are the shape of a football.

How far in advance can you put it together?

Grazing andgluten-free cheese and charcuterie boardsare fantastic for gatherings because they are so easy to put out and then let everyone nibble on at their own pleasure. As a host, you couldn’t ask for a better set up.

No more running in and out of the kitchen, you can now sit down and relax with everyone else! Don’t feel like you have to keep it only savory, you can add in the sweets as well for an all inclusive board.

What’s the best way to store leftovers?

Leftovers deli meat, cheeses and veggies can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Crackers and cookies can be places into bags or containers and kept at room temperature.

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This Super Bowlcharcuterie board is the perfect mix of sweet and savory. It only takes 20 minutes to make and is the perfect grazing board for the big game!

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: charcuterie, superbowl

Servings: 16 servings

Calories: 681kcal

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces Cheese in varied flavors and sizes
  • 24 ounces Cured meats (I love using football shaped summer sausage)
  • 8 ounces gluten-free cookies or brownie bites
  • 8 ounces Chocolates made into mini footballs
  • 8 ounces gluten-free pretzels
  • 12 Chicken wings
  • 1 small plate Nachos
  • 6 ounces French fries

Instructions

  • Step 1: Get a board and place a couple little bowls where you would like themthen add the football summer sausage

  • Step 2: Add some little smokies and saucy chicken wings in the little bowls as well as things like pickles which are wet and can make a mess

  • Step 3: Ice laces onto chocolate eggs for a football look

  • Step 4: Ice laces on brownie bites for another football themed sweet treat

  • Step 5: Add football shaped cheese, crackers and veggies

  • Step 6: Add all the yummy treats! Chocolate covered pretzels, chocolates, cookies and whatever else you want including mini goal posts

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1853mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 2mg

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    This was a hit at my Super Bowl party! Not only was it tasty, it was also the perfect centerpiece for the party!

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FAQs

What you didn t notice about the charcuterie boards at the grammys? ›

The boards were fruit-forward, with a variety of fresh and dried fruits, cheeses, and nuts. The fruits included berries, kiwis, blood oranges, figs, and dried mango and apricot.

How do you calculate food for a charcuterie board? ›

Calculate Ingredient Amounts

If served as a light appetizer, plan for guests to take around 3 ounces each of meat and cheese. Up those portions to a hearty 6 ounces per person if the charcuterie board is the focal point. There should be at least one cracker or piece of bread for every slice of meat on the board.

What are 5 tips for arranging an eye catching charcuterie board? ›

  1. Tip #1: Start With How Many People You'll Be Serving. ...
  2. Tip #2: Visit Your Local Cheese Shop. ...
  3. Tip #3: Choose a Variety of Textures, Milk Types, and Cured Styles for your Charcuterie Board. ...
  4. Tip #4: Get Creative With Shapes & Colors. ...
  5. Tip #5: Choose Wines from the Same Region as Your Cheeses.

What's the big deal with charcuterie board? ›

Origin and Purpose of Charcuterie Boards

Charcuterie boards have been around since the Renaissance era between the 1600s-1700s, and their purpose was to display a variety of cured meats and other goods.

Was the food in the Grammys real? ›

A real cheese feast to enjoy the Grammys

She gave great prominence to the cheeses, which were accompanied by a large number and variety of fruits (fresh and dried), some vegetables, nuts and other sweets. A meticulous work that lasted for 15 hours prior to the gala and in which six people intervened.

How do you make a Super Bowl board? ›

Create four 10-by-10 boards (one for each quarter), with zero-to-10 on each axis. The Patriots will take one axis, placing the Rams on the other. Each square should be priced equally—let's say $1 per square. The members of your respective Super Bowl party can then buy as many squares as they'd like in each quarter.

Can anything be a charcuterie board? ›

A charcuterie board is a selection of preserved meats and sometimes cheeses laid out on a board or platter. Sliced bread, crackers, fruit, pickles, spreads and nuts often round out the board for variety and contrasts in flavor and texture.

How do you make a prettiest charcuterie board? ›

Divide your board into quadrants, and place one type of meat in the middle of each quadrant. There are different ways to place the charcuterie: You can shape slices into a rose-like shape, by rolling them like a cinnamon roll. Little clumps and swirls of cured hams are easy and fun.

What are 5 things to avoid on a charcuterie board? ›

There are a few that I would stay away from eggplants, brussels sprouts, turnips, beets, zucchini and mushrooms. Many of these vegetables taste best when cooked, and Charcuterie boards generally don't include steamed or cooked veggies.

What do the French put on a charcuterie board? ›

Charcuterie—an assemblage of meat, cheese, spreads, bread, olives, dried fruit, and nuts all arranged on a wood plank—isn't just something that can be thrown together at random.

How many cheese should be on a charcuterie board? ›

Plan for about 1-2 ounces of cheese per person. As with your meat selections, have your cheese sliced thin (at a 1-2 thickness) to make layering easier. If you'd like to incorporate cheese cubes, or have guests cut their own pieces, have those sliced at an 8-10 thickness.

What is the 3-3-3 rule for charcuterie? ›

No matter the style of the wood charcuterie board, you can always follow the 3-3-3-3 rule. Every charcuterie board should have three meats, three cheeses, three starch options, and three accompaniments, such as fruit, nuts, or veggies.

What goes on a charcuterie board first? ›

First, place the cheeses. Arrange them evenly around the board and allow space for slicing and scooping.

What are three starches for a charcuterie board? ›

3 Starches: we like Taralli (a traditional Italian cracker almost like a small, circular breadstick), Artisan Crisps by Rustic Bakery, and baguettes from Gilles Baguettes. 3 Accompaniments: Cerignola olives, Marcona almonds, French cornichons.

What is a interesting fact about charcuterie boards? ›

Charcuterie is derived from the French words for flesh (chair) and cooked (cuit). The practice of salting and smoking meats to preserve them dates back about 6,000 years to ancient Rome. Charcuterie is rooted in the belief that nothing from the animal should be wasted; not even the heart, lungs, kidneys, fat, or brain.

Why is the charcuterie board important? ›

The allure of these boards lies in their variety and the communal experience they offer. Whether it's a casual get-together or an elegant soiree, a charcuterie board adds a touch of sophistication. Its versatility makes it suitable for any event, allowing hosts to cater to different palates.

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