Description
Create a show-stopping Thanksgiving turkey charcuterie board featuring cheeses, meats, fruits, and snacks beautifully arranged in the shape of a turkey — perfect for impressing your guests!
Ingredients
- Assorted cheeses (cheddar, brie, gouda, colby jack)
- Cured meats (salami, prosciutto, pepperoni)
- Fresh fruits (grapes, apple slices, pear slices)
- Dried fruits (cranberries, figs, apricots)
- Crackers and pretzels
- Olives and pickles
- Seasonal nuts (pecans, almonds, walnuts)
- Vegetable sticks (carrots, cucumbers, celery)
- Small bowls of hummus, mustard, or jam
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your base: Use a large round wooden board or platter.
- Shape the turkey: Use a small bowl or cheese wedge as the turkey’s body at the center-bottom of the board.
- Arrange feathers: Fan layers of meats, cheeses, fruits, and crackers outward from the body in colorful rows.
- Fill gaps: Add nuts, veggies, and small bowls of dips between layers.
- Decorate: Add eyes (olives) and a beak (cheese or carrot) for a playful turkey face.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with fresh herbs for a festive look.
Notes
For extra Thanksgiving charm, use seasonal colors like orange, red, and gold. This makes a beautiful appetizer centerpiece.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Holiday
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup assortment
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: thanksgiving turkey charcuterie board, holiday cheese board, turkey-shaped appetizer