Aldi Charcuterie Board (4 Ways) (2024)

Why You'll Love It

• Budget Friendly - prices at Aldi are more affordable than other stores
• Easy to Assemble - assembles in a few easy steps
• Make Ahead - you can create trays ahead of time and store in the fridge
• Perfect Appetizer - a large variety of treats gives guests several choices
• Party Pleaser - guests will flock to your charcuterie board first!

Types of Charcuterie Boards

Traditional charcuterie boardsare made with salted meats like prosciutto and cured meats like sausage. Surprisingly, they don't include various types of cheese. But today, these popular boards have morphed into everything imaginable for the food lovers in all of us.

You can create a variety of themes from dessert boards to fancy cheese platters with sweet and savory flavors. I've even created some adorable Mini Charcuterie Boxes with items from your local Aldi grocery store that you can take on a picnic, lunch date or hike!

• BASE:In order to make a budget-friendly cheese board, you need an inexpensive base. You can use a wooden board that you have around the house, or purchase these disposable bamboo trays from Amazon that will help you build festive boards with ease.They're light and easy to clean which makes them great for traveling. These bamboo trays are large (12" X 22") and can serve 12 to 16 people.

• BOWLS: Tiny bowls hold tasty surprises. You can order these matching bamboo bowls that are food safe and water resistant.

• ACCESSORIES: Bamboo mini tongs and tiny spoons make the perfect accessories for your creations.

Charcuterie is trending at bridal showers, weddings, game day, holiday parties and events. The products below are offered at most Aldi stores, but selection may vary depending on the season.

Choose several from different categories, or build a theme like this Fall Charcuterie Board with only a few items.

• FRUIT: fresh fruit such as seedless grapes, strawberries, blueberries and apples. Dried fruit like cranberries, cherries, apricots and figs.
• NUTS: milk chocolate covered almonds, shelled pistachios, pecans, walnuts,salted almonds, cashews and peanuts.
• CHEESES:choose from award-winning cheeses that are soft like goat cheese, havarti or brie, or select a hard aged cheese such as parmesan.
• MEATS: arrange slices of meat such as pepperoni, salami and Italian dry-cured meats in patterns or designs.
• CHIPS & CRACKERS:crostini, tortilla chips, gluten free crackers, stuffed pretzels, cranberry toasts, cheese crackers, potato chips.
• DIPS & OLIVES- pimento cheese, kalamata olives, blue cheese dip, fig spread,hummus, spinach artichoke dip, pesto, honey.
• VEGGIES - cucumbers, asparagus, tomatoes, brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower.
• SWEETS- specialty cookies or candies, dark chocolate,coconut macaroons.

Get creative with these fun options and build an epic charcuterie board! It's a great way to celebrate the holiday season, date night, or any special occasion.

How to Makean Aldi Charcuterie Board(4 Ways)

• Before you start creating your masterpiece, decide what your color palette will be. Do you need more than one board? Is it easier to create a mixed board with everything you need, or do you need several boards with one theme?

• After you decide your color scheme and type of board, it's time to get start having some fun and putting it together!

• Below are 4 easy charcuterie boards you can create with very little effort. If you want to add whimsical items and candy with a theme (like Halloween or Christmas), you can turn any board into a holiday board with just a few specialty items.

2 - Veggies & Dips

Everyone loves the veggie tray at parties, but when it's part of a charcuterie board, it's elevated to new heights!

Ingredients on this tray include an olive medley, sliced carrots, cauliflower, mozzarella balls, small dill gherkins, rosa pesto, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and celery sticks.

3 - Chips, Crackers & Nuts

You can add chips, nuts and crackers to each board, or you can make one tray that's totally dedicated to your favorite crunchy dippers!

This board features almond butter filled pretzels, roasted almonds, pretzel thins, gluten free crackers, tortilla chips, cranberry toasts, cheese crackers, nut medley, and shelled pistachios.

4 - Mixed Board

Mixed boards are a great way to enjoy a variety of different flavors and textures. If you can't decide what type of items to use, this tray is for you!

There's a taste of everything here: hummus, red seedless grapes, salami, roasted almonds, blueberries, fontina wedge, pepperoni wrapped mozzarella, cranberry goat cheese, sharp cheddar cubes, prosciutto wrapped mozzarella, olive medley, and cubed pepper jack cheese.

Step by Step Assembly

The best part about making an Aldi Charcuterie Board is everything is packaged for you. All you have to do is open a few containers, chop a few veggies, and the rest is up to you!

Here's a step by step guide on how to make a Mixed Board:

1. Start by placing 3 small bowls on the board as shown.
2. Add clusters of seedless grapes and cheese slices around the bowl at the top.
3. Fill in the spaces around the top bowl with meats and cheese cubes.
4. Start grouping items around the other two bowls.
5. Close in the gaps around the bowls with veggies, fruits, cheeses and meats.
6. Fill up the small bowls with nuts, crumbly cheese and hummus.
7. Use nuts, chips and dried fruit to fill in the rest of the spaces.

How much do charcuterie boards cost?

At the time this article was written, the Veggies & Dip board plus the Chips, Crackers and Nuts cost $25 each. Fruit, Cheese and Meat and the Mixed board cost around $50 each. You can save more money by ordering smaller trays or using a base that you already own. Keep in mind that prices fluctuate and can change at any time.

Can I add other items?

Absolutely! You can purchase other items you like or create recipes that taste great on an appetizer tray. I've included a list of Easy Appetizer Recipes at the end of this post that are perfect if you want to add a little 'sass' to your board.

How do I turn a board into a holiday theme?

Substitute holiday candy like colored M&M's or any type of themed dessert or food item to build a holiday board. Whenever the stores put out their seasonal merchandise, stock up on sale items so you'll have plenty when a party pops up.

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