This festive July 4th Cheese Board Recipe is a clever way to serve snacks on the 4th of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day! Think red, white, and blue for a fun patriotic charcuterie platter–or how to make an affordable, simple cheese board for a summer party!

oval tray of cheese and crackers and fruit

Friends, we’ve got the scoop on what to serve for your patriotic party this year! Start off with this great 4th of July Cheese Board recipe, the perfect size for a smaller party! Everyone loves a cheese board, and we bought most of these ingredients at Trader Joe’s.

July 4th Cheese Board

This patriotic Fourth of July charcuterie platter is filled with the best snacks–and red, white, and blue, too, making it a perfect choice for 4th of July, Memorial Day, or a summer party! We also love to set out this tray for pool parties.

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Get this lightweight tray info below, and grab 3 “star” cookie cutters, and gather your creativity skills! Gather fresh foods, cheese, crackers and more!

So light and fresh and beautiful! What we love about a cheeseboard is that everyone can create their own bite. Set it out with napkins or little plates, and let your guests graze!

woman holding an oval tray with cheese and crackers and fruit for the 4th of July

Why I love this recipe

  • It’s affordable, on the smaller side (if you don’t want to make an epic charcuterie).
  • Festive for patriotic holidays (red, white, and blue).
  • Everyone loves a cheese board!

We love the two stars that you can fill with nuts, candy, or anything small.

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Ingredients for this 4th of July cheese board:

  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Cherrries
  • Crackers
  • Salami
  • Cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls
  • Mediterranean Baked Crackers
  • Brie cheese + Blue cheese
  • Laughing Cow Cheese
  • Star cookie cutter with chocolate covered almonds (Trader Joe’s)
  • Cookie cutter (a star) with pistachio nuts
  • Star cookie cutter with maracona almonds
oval tray with red, white, and blue foods for the 4th of july

How to arrange the tray

  1. On a large board or tray arrange in the center 3 star cookie cutters. Fill them with almonds, pistachios, and chocolate almonds.
  2. Place down 3 kinds of cheese (blue, brie, and Laughing Cow individual cheese triangles).
  3. Arrange the crackers, fruit, and salami.
  4. With a toothpick, skewer mozzarella cheese balls and cherry tomatoes (you can also add a fresh blueberry!).

Tips and substitutions:

  • Serve on an enamelware serving tray. I love this Enamelware Serving Tray by that I’m using in these photos.
  • You can also serve these Bratwurst Dogs on one of our BIG BOARDS.
  • You can also grab my 4th of July Blueberry Caprese Skewers recipe (with fresh basil).
  • Swap out the cheese for your favorite cheese.
  • Add in your favorite nuts and crackers.
platter for 4th of July with red, white, and blue foods

Menu for the 4th of July

  1. Set out this July 4th Cheese Board
  2. Add some Bacon Ranch Pickle Poppers to the board
  3. Hot Chicken Salad
  4. Or, make Caprese Sandwich Sliders
  5. Serve Brat Dogs or this amazing pasta salad
  6. Pecan Berry Green Salad Recipe
  7. End with my mom’s Chocolate Homemade Ice Cream
  8. 4th of July Fruit Pizza
  9. And don’t forget Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake
oval tray with red, white, and blue foods for the 4th of july
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July 4th Cheese Board

Serve a festive July 4th Cheese Board, and think red, white, and blue for a fun patriotic charcuterie platter for summer holidays.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8
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Ingredients
 

  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Cherrries
  • Crackers
  • Salami
  • Cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls
  • Mediterranean Baked Crackers
  • Brie cheese
  • Blue cheese
  • Laughing Cow Cheese
  • Star cookie cutter with chocolate covered almonds, Trader Joe’s
  • Star cookie cutter with pistachio nuts
  • Star cookie cutter with maracona almonds

Instructions
 

  • On a large board or tray arrange in the center 3 star cookie cutters. Fill them with almonds, pistachios, and chocolate almonds.
  • Place down 3 kinds of cheese (blue, brie, and Laughing Cow individual cheese triangles).
  • Arrange the crackers, fruit, and salami.
  • With a toothpick, skewer mozzarella cheese balls and cherry tomatoes (you can also add a fresh blueberry!)
  • ENJOY!

Notes

Reposted from July 2020.
Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer
Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
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4th of July Cheese Board