EPIC Red, White, Blue July 4th Charcuterie Board

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Friends, ever since I was a little girl (me, 1967, Medford, Oregon), I’ve loved the 4th of July!

So today I’m sharing How to Make an EPIC Red, White, Blue July 4th Charcuterie Board! I bought the giant board at Pier 1 (in the store here in Bend, OR). 

Grab the INFO FOR THIS BOARD below.

Fourth of July Charcuterie Board

Yes, that’s right, I’ve loved the 4th of July so much, my entire life, because the next day was my birthday! I’m a July 5th baby, and many times my birthday was celebrated on the 4th, too.

Just in time for this amazing holiday, I’m sharing all the details (and shopping list) for this EPIC July 4th Charcuterie Board. You may have seen a sneak peek already over on my Instagram @ReluctantEntertainer (follow my “stories” for more details and lots of “Alder the Whoodle” stories).

If you love to serve a cheese board, well then this post is for you!

24-inch Charcuterie Board

Friends, here is the board that I LOVE. It’s 24-inches in diameter with a 2-inch lip. A “lip” is the secret to the best charcuterie or dinner board, because the food does not fall off.

You can buy in 3 sizes.

Here are the LINKS:

LARGE Hand-Carved Gabrielle Tray (gray) – 24 inches round. Buy >> HERE (affiliate link)

MEDIUM Hand-Carved Vine Round Tray (white washed) – 20 inches round. Buy >> HERE (affiliate link)

SMALL Hand-Carved Gabrielle Tray (gray) – 18-inches round. Buy >> HERE (affiliate link)

Rememember it says it is “not food safe,” so you need to prepare the board by either laying down parchment paper under the food, or you can “season” it like we did.

Here are a few other options:

Courtland Wooden Lazy Susan – 18-inch round. Buy >> HERE (affiliate link)

LAZY SUSAN is a board that spins. It does NOT have a lip, but it’s cool for the center of the table.

Here’s an 18-inch wine barrel wood board or a 24-inch hammered large round tray or a 26-inch stainless steel serving platter that you may also like! Check out the weight on these boards.

How to season a Charcuterie Board

If a wood board says it “not food safe,” you can lightly sand it down with sand paper, and rub down with beeswax and mineral oil.

We used this butcher block and cutting board oil conditioner after we lightly sanded the board down.

Or, lay down parchment paper! Easy peasy!

Oh, and Alder (the Whoodle) has a little patriotic spirit going on, too.

July 4th Charcuterie Board

It’s mixed with everything red, white, and blue. Perfect for this patriotic holiday!

How to make a cheese board

Start with a giant board (I purchased my board in Bend, Oregon at Pier 1), and lay down parchment paper (if board is not “food safe,” or you can lightly sand it down and season with beeswax and mineral oil).

1. Prepare a large wood board or tray (either with parchment paper, or season with beeswax or mineral oil).
2. Place small boards on the board to accomodate cheese, salsas, dips, nuts, or small foods.
3. Fill in the empty spaces with various foods (crackers, fruits, meats, cheese).
4. Always add some sort of sweet “nosh.”
5. Serve right away!

Place the brie cheese in the center, and set small bowls around it (with various foods, like dips and salsas).

We love to use good quality cured meats (either from DeLallo Foods or I buy at Fred Meyer). And a little sweet nosh? Look at the pretty “blue” Lindt chocolates!

We bought our wood bowls from Lark in downtown Bend (one of my favorite stores!)

Here’s a “smokey” version of Jarlsberg Cheese Dip, Game Day Smokey Jarlsberg Dip Recipe.or you can buy the regular at Fred Meyer.

Fill in the open areas with the remaining ingredients.

Blueberry Caprese Skewers

These Blueberry Caprese Bites? You can grab the recipe and shopping list right here, 4th of July Blueberry Caprese Skewers.

Serve right away and expect everyone to just DIG RIGHT IN!

As a child, not only did I love the fireworks, but when I’d hear America the Beautiful, well, it still gets me every time. The words go straight to my soul.

Celebrating the 4th of July is all about patriotism, but of course we add in good food, people, conversation, and just being together.

Gathering for the 4th is one of my favorite holidays, so today I’m sharing a delicious way YOU can celebrate with your friends, family, or neighbors!

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July 4th Charcuterie Board

A patriotic charcuterie board. Print out the "recipe" for the complete shopping list.

Prep Time30 mins

Total Time30 mins

Ingredients

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Raspberries
• Favorite crackers we love flatbread crackers with rosemary
• Boursin cheese
• Jarlsberg cheese dip
• Brie cheese
• Jarlsberg cheese sliced
• Cured meats salami and pruschuitto
• Blue corn chips we buy at Trader Joe's
• Picco de gallo
• Regular salsa
• Jicama sliced
• Red peppers sliced
• Cauliflower cut in chunks
• Cherry tomatoes
• Lindt chocolates wrapped in blue
• 4 th of July Blueberry Caprese Skewers grab the recipe, here

Instructions

• Prepare a large wood board or tray (either with parchment paper, or season with beeswax or mineral oil).
• Place small boards on the board to accomodate cheese, salsas, dips, nuts, or small foods.
• Fill in the empty spaces with various foods (crackers, fruits, meats, cheese).
• Always add some sort of sweet "nosh."
• Serve right away!

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More red, white, and blue recipes: Red White Blue Pressure Cooker Cheesecake [Pressure Cooking Today], Red White and Blue Watermelon Fruit Salad [FoodieCrush], and Red White and Blue Sangria [RecipeGirl].

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