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A thanksgiving charcuterie shaped as a turkey on a round appetizer platter.

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

This easy Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board is as cute as it is festive. It’s the perfect appetizer filled with peppers, grapes and a mix of meats and cheeses to hold off hungry guests as they wait for a Thanksgiving feast.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 423kcal

Equipment

  • Serving platter: It’s a good idea to use a serving platter that has a shallow edge

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices deli meat ham
  • 3 slices Provolone cheese
  • 1 green pear
  • 2 oz classic salami
  • 2 sugar eyes
  • 1 slice cheddar cheese
  • 2 almonds
  • 2 oz pepperoni
  • 10-12 mini mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 cup green grapes
  • 2-3 figs, cut into quarters
  • 16 crackers

Instructions

  • Rinse 1 bell pepper. Remove the seeds, then cut it into thin strips.
  • Cut the 4 Swiss cheese into triangles and roll them into rolls.
  • Roll the 4 ham pieces into cones.
  • Cut aspen leaves out of 3 slices of provolone cheese with a cookie cutter. You can use a different shaped cookie cutter if you’d prefer.
  • Prepare a large round serving platter with small sides. Cut 1 pear in half and place at the bottom of the plate. Cut one small slice of salami in half and arrange the half pieces as turkey wings on the side of the pear.
  • Place the eyes, cheddar beak and almond feet.
  • Place salami and pepperoni overlapping in a circle. Place cheese leaves between the salami and pepperoni rows.
  • In the next row, alternate mozzarella cheese and grapes and place them in a semicircle.
  • In the next row, add the quartered figs.
  • For the next row, alternate between the bell pepper strips, the ham cones, and the cheese rolls around the edges. Place crackers on the far edge of the plate. Fill the free space with more ham, bell peppers and grapes. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Copyright The Domestic Spoon. For educational or personal use only.
  • Green Pear: You can use any pear you like, but the pear makes up the body of your turkey so be sure and choose one that is shaped like a turkey body!
  • Green grapes: You could substitute red grapes. I like to include a little fruit on the charcuterie board to balance out the flavors
  • When you’ve finished with your rows, fill in any empty spaces with any leftover ingredients to make your tray and your turkey look full. You can also add some fresh herbs as garnish.
  • If you do decide to switch up what you add to your charcuterie board, keep in mind the 3-3-3 rule. Every good charcuterie board should have at least 3 meats, 3 cheese and 3 accompaniments like nuts, fruits or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 388mg | Iron: 1mg
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