Sandwich Charcuterie Board
This simple Sandwich Charcuterie Board combines buttered, broiled panini rolls with a delicious variety of meats, cheeses, and fresh toppings. It’s the ultimate interactive meal for any casual gathering!
If you’re stuck for ideas on what to serve your family or friends, I have you covered. Turning budget-friendly sandwich ingredients into an entire meal has never been easier or more fun! Just assemble your favorite meats, cheeses, and toppings in the center of a large board with the warm rolls surrounding them and watch as everyone builds their own sandwich.
Remember to use my method of broiling the rolls, so the outside is slightly crisp and buttery, with soft, warm insides. Absolute perfection!
What is a sandwich charcuterie board?
This sandwich charcuterie board is no different from the old-fashioned sandwich platters that our mom’s made. You can rely on inexpensive ingredients to assemble this interactive meal, allowing you to satisfy a hungry crowd and get lunch or dinner served with little effort. You’ll also spend minimal time cleaning up once the meal is done – what a win!
I’ve included a variety of meats, cheeses, and toppings that you can arrange from scratch, or you can enjoy the convenience of using store-bought pickles, sauces, and other ready-to-serve toppings.
Why you’ll love this sandwich board
- The beauty of serving a sandwich board is that everyone gets in there and serves themselves.
- Adapt your board with your favorite selection of ingredients.
- Makes for easy hosting and holiday parties. Add your favorite sandwich ingredients; guests make their own (warm) sandwich!
Ingredients needed to make this sandwich board
- Meats and cheese: You’ll need your favorite lunch meats and cheese. This board includes salchichón (a smoked summer sausage similar to Genoa salami).
- Toppings: Sandwich items like lettuce (we like crunchy Iceberg lettuce), tomatoes, and onions
- Condiments: Then you can add extra condiments like pickles, avocado (or guac), herbs, or whatever you like
How do you make a sandwich board?
Prepare the toppings and assemble the board:
- On a large board or large round platter dish, arrange the fruit in the center.
- Around the outside, place the buttered, sliced rolls.
- In small bowls add the pickles and sauces.
- Arrange the meats, cheeses, and lettuce.
- Place the sliced tomatoes on the lettuce leaves.
- Garnish with mint!
Broil the rolls and serve:
- Right before serving, heat the broiler to High. Place the buttered rolls on a baking sheet and broil for about 1-2 minutes (do not burn!).
- Place the warm rolls back on the board and serve!
- Invite family and friends to customize their sandwiches and enjoy!
Serving
I love this DIY sandwich charcuterie board as each loaded sandwich is satisfying enough to be enjoyed as a wholesome meal as is.
That said, if you’re still curious about what to serve with a sandwich charcuterie board, I highly recommend pairing these loaded sandwiches with grilled chicken thighs or grilled shrimp skewers for a protein boost.
A side of Mango Cucumber Summer Slaw or Bacon Corn Salad offers a delicious crunch and vibrant fresh flavors.
Since this recipe is all about sharing, ask your friends to bring a giant salad and a dessert. Or, if you have some time the day before, try out my homemade vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup!
Sandy’s tips and substitutions:
- Storage: Store leftover sandwich ingredients in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Keep the meats, cheeses, and fresh toppings separate for the best flavor and texture.
- Make ahead: The rolls can be sliced and buttered the day before and stored in an airtight container at room temperature, ready to be broiled just before serving. The meats, cheeses, and fresh toppings can also be prepped the day before if you prefer. Keep the fresh toppings for assembling just before serving for the best flavor and texture.
- Reuse leftovers: Use any leftover meats and cheeses to make delicious omelets or frittatas for breakfast alongside scrambled eggs and crispy bacon! They’re also ideal for making Shepherd’s pie or a hearty sandwich bake.
- Prepare the rolls: Make sure to slice the Panini rolls evenly and butter them generously so they broil to a golden, crispy perfection. Watch them closely under the broiler to avoid burning.
- Choose uniform-sized rolls: Since this sandwich charcuterie board is very straightforward, you want to focus more attention on the visual presentation. Uniform-sized rolls will not only broil evenly at the same rate, but they also look great on the assembled board alongside the sandwich toppings!
- How to keep the rolls warm: Assemble the board with all the toppings without the broiled rolls. Just before serving, broil the rolls and place them directly on the board. Let each guest build their own sandwich to keep everything nice and fresh!
Variations:
- Different ingredient ideas: Easily switch up your sandwich charcuterie board with your favorite toppings and sauces. Consider sliced steak instead of deli meats, and try homemade dressings and sauce such as Homemade Barbecue Sauce, Smash Burger Sauce, or Sweet Onion Sauce. The options to customize these toppings are endless!
- Arranging the food: We’ve used a large round board (anything between 20-inch round and 26-inch round will work) with a small 1-2 inch lip (or raised edge) so the food doesn’t fall off. You can use whatever works for you and even arrange the food differently with the rolls placed on a large serving plate in the center of the board, and the toppings surrounding it.
- Change up the cherries: What is in season? Add in best produce!
If you love the idea of serving this sandwich board to your friends and family, you’ll also want to try my Frog Sandwich Board and BLT Focaccia Sandwich Board.
More fun and delicious sandwich ideas you may want to try:
- Sushi Sandwiches
- Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches
- Viral Pickle Sandwich
- Pulled Beef Sandwiches
- Open Face Flank Steak Sandwiches
Get the Recipe:
Sandwich Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 12 Panini Rolls, sliced and buttered, ready for broiling
- 1 8 oz package pepper Jack cheese, sliced
- 1 8 oz package smoked Gouda cheese, sliced
- 1 8 oz package Provolone cheese, sliced
- 8 oz roasted beef deli meat
- 8 oz turkey breast deli meat
- 8 oz black forest ham deli meat
- 8 oz sliced salami
- 8 oz salchichón
- 4 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce leaves
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced
- Bread & butter pickles
- Guacamole
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Cherries
- Blueberries
- Mint for garnish
Instructions
- On a large seasoned board (or lay down parchment paper), arrange the fruit in the center.
- Around the outside, place the buttered, sliced rolls. In small bowls add the pickles and sauces.
- Arrange the meats, cheeses, and lettuce. Place the sliced tomatoes on the lettuce leaves.
- Garnish with mint!
- Right before serving, heat the broiler to HPlace the buttered rolls on a baking sheet and broil for about 1-2 minutes (do not burn!).
- Place the warm rolls back on the board and serve!
Notes
Sandy’s tips:
- Storage: Store leftover sandwich ingredients in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Keep the meats, cheeses, and fresh toppings separate for the best flavor and texture.
- Make ahead: The rolls can be sliced and buttered the day before and stored in an airtight container at room temperature, ready to be broiled just before serving. The meats, cheeses, and fresh toppings can also be prepped the day before if you prefer. Keep the fresh toppings for assembling just before serving for the best flavor and texture.
- Reuse leftovers: Use any leftover meats and cheeses to make delicious omelets or frittatas for breakfast alongside scrambled eggs and crispy bacon! They’re also ideal for making Shepherd’s pie or a hearty sandwich bake.
- Prepare the rolls: Make sure to slice the Panini rolls evenly and butter them generously so they broil to a golden, crispy perfection. Watch them closely under the broiler to avoid burning.
- Choose uniform-sized rolls: Since this sandwich charcuterie board is very straightforward, you want to focus more attention on the visual presentation. Uniform-sized rolls will not only broil evenly at the same rate, but they also look great on the assembled board alongside the sandwich toppings!
- How to keep the rolls warm: Assemble the board with all the toppings without the broiled rolls. Just before serving, broil the rolls and place them directly on the board. Let each guest build their own sandwich to keep everything nice and fresh!
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So I’m trying to figure out, i want to use a 28 or 30” round tray to have for Christmas with meats and cheeses for sandwiches but it will sit out for so long, is there anyway to keep stuff cold on one of these boards ?
Not unless you have a huge fridge! You have to make ahead what you can (leave out), but add refrigerated foods (like set the salad out, or add the meat and cheese) right before serving!
One nice thing about living in Northern Wisconsin, you can securely cover and protect your huge sandwich smorgasbord and use your garage as a refrigerator. Another suggestion, find something as big as your serving tray, fill it with ice and it should keep everything cold.
I am beyond thrilled to find your blog!!! For the past few years, I’ve been simplifying my entertaining by creating grazing stations. At this point I’m bored with them. Since I rather focus on the decor you will now be my go to for my menus. I’ll be pinning your recipes for sure!