From the cheese ball to the grilled chunks of SPAM, this Epic Retro SPAM Charcuterie Board is a big party hit. Serve at your next party!

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What does every holiday have in common? In my house, two things. A cheese board and people. Regardless of the season, or the occasion, a big board idea is often the way we start off our gatherings.

Epic Retro SPAM Charcuterie Board

We think this Epic Retro SPAM Charcuterie Board is such a fun board! [Grab The Big Board links below!]

Especially for a party!

A charcuterie board or cheese board

A charcuterie board or cheese board is casual, and makes people feel comfortable the minute they walk through the door. It literally brings people together! You may have already tried my Epic Shrimp Cocktail Charcuterie Board or  Party Ham Rolls Charcuterie Board for the holidays! 

festive SPAM Charcuterie Board with cheese ball

For this Epic Retro SPAM Charcuterie Board, think New Year’s Eve, Game Day, Winter Blue’s Party Day, football food, or an any time of year party! Just remember to put on your retro red heels!

a round Retro SPAM Charcuterie Board - celery cream cheese

Retro party idea

A retro party idea: Ask everyone to wear their favorite retro outfit, hat, or even shoes!

Life is rich when we connect with others.

Retro SPAM Charcuterie Board with cheese and crackers

Retro SPAM Charcuterie Board

So what is this Retro SPAM Charcuterie Board I’m sharing today? “Retro” means imitating a style, fashion, or design from the recent past.

What did I eat as a kid? SPAM! We always had it when camping. Fried with bacon and eggs and hash browns. Honestly, it was the best breakfast, now a blast from the past. So tasty and good, I wanted to make a fun SPAM Charcuterie Board.

SPAM Charcuterie Board - ingredients

What is typically on a charcuterie plate?

Everyone asks me about the word “charcuterie” (shah-cute coot-uh-ree). It’s a French word for dry-cured, cooked or smoked meats. This category includes favorites like bacon, ham, pâté, and sausages. So naturally we ask if SPAM is a cured meat? I had to look it up.

dipping spam bite on an Epic Retro SPAM Charcuterie Board

Is SPAM cured meat?

The label says: “pork with ham.” So according to the USDA, ham is the hind leg of a pig that’s been preserved, colored, and flavored through a curing process, while pork is just meat from the hog.

How did we cook it? We cut it into large square chunks and grilled it to perfection.

SO GOOD! What a fun party idea for New Year’s Eve or even GAME DAY in 2019!

cheese and crackers on a SPAM Charcuterie Board

Does cured meat need to be cooked?

The answer, in short, is if it is cured, smoked or baked, ham is considered “pre-cooked,” and would not technically need to be cooked. … As a deli meat, it can be eaten right out of the refrigerator, or in the case of SPAM, right out of the can.

woman holding a round Epic Retro SPAM Charcuterie Board

Enjoy!

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Epic Retro SPAM Charcuterie Board

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12
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Ingredients
 

  • Cheese ball
  • Pretzel bombs, bites
  • Parsley
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cans Spam, cut in chunks and grilled
  • Salami slices
  • Cheddar cheese, sliced
  • Ritz crackers
  • Trisket crackers
  • Celery pieces stuffed with cream cheese
  • Carrot sticks
  • Pickled green beans
  • Mixed nuts
  • Black olives
  • Green olives
  • Onion or clam dip

Instructions
 

  • On a large round platter, place the cheese ball in the center, surrounding it with pretzel bombs (bites) or small rolls. Place parsley and cherry tomatoes around the bread.
  • Next layer the salami, cheese, and crackers.
  • Cut the 2 cans of SPAM into large chunks and grill for about 5 minutes. Place a toothpick in each bite. Arrange around the cheese and crackers.
  • Place the onion (or clam) dip and olives in small bowls next to the edge of the tray.
  • Fill the celery slices with cream cheese. Fill in the spaces with mixed nuts, celery, carrots, and pickled green beans. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

I bought the pretzel bombs from Grocery Outlet, but you can use regular pretzel bread and slice or cut into pieces.
Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer
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More ideas: How to make an Asian Inspired Cheese Board [FoodieCrush] and Cornucopia Cheese Board [BakerMama].

round charcuterie board with spam chunks of meat