Ultimate Halloween Cheese Board That Thrills Your Guests

Create a festive Halloween Cheese Board that's sure to impress your guests with its vibrant colors and delightful flavors.

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Prep Time 25

Total Time 25

Servings: 8 people

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Cheeses

1 block Sharp or Smoked Cheddar Substitution: Use mild cheddar if preferred.
1 block Wine Soaked Cheddar (e.g., Purple Moon) Substitution: Any wine-infused cheese can work.
8 oz Pub Cheese Consider flavored pub cheese variants for a twist.
8 oz Goat Gouda Substitute with another young white cheese if desired.
4 oz Red Leicester Substitution: Mild cheddar may be used for simplicity.

Meats

4 oz Dry Cured Spanish Chorizo Ensure this is authentic Spanish chorizo for best flavor.
4 oz Salami (e.g., Calabrese) Substitute: Choose any preferred salami type.
4 oz Prosciutto

Snacks

1 cup Pumpkin Seeds Can be homemade if preferred.
2 pieces Fresh Fruit (e.g., Green Apples, Black Grapes) Substitute: Purple grapes can be used for variety.
1 cup Dried Fruit (e.g., Apricots) Any dried fruit can work.
1 cup Halloween Candy (e.g., Candy Corn, Black Licorice)
1 cup Pimento Olives Resemble eyeballs that intrigue guests.
1 cup Okra Snacks
1 cup Mini Pretzels or Soft Pretzel Bites Great for dipping into pub cheese.
1 box Crackers Choose a light-flavored cracker to not overpower other ingredients.

Equipment

large dark serving board

Method

Setup

Step 1: Arrange Cheeses and Meats - Place cheeses and layer meats on the board for contrast.
Step 2: Add Fresh Fruit and Crackers - Scatter fruits and crackers for easy access.
Step 3: Incorporate Pub Cheese and Pretzels - Add pub cheese in a small bowl and surround with pretzels.
Step 4: Distribute Additional Snacks - Fill small bowls with pumpkin seeds and olives.
Step 5: Decorate with Thematic Items - Add decorative Halloween items around the board.
Step 6: Include Utensils for Serving - Place utensils next to food for convenience.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy - Invite guests to enjoy the vibrant cheese board!

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose a color theme focused on Halloween hues. Use a dark board to enhance aesthetics and avoid overcrowding the display.

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