Holiday Charcuterie Board (Featuring Mrs Claus)

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This charming and fun Holiday Charcuterie Board pays tribute to the wonderful Mrs. Claus. It is the perfect showstopper for a party, featuring delicious cheese, cured meat, veggies, and nuts.

A festive food arrangement on a wooden board depicts a face made of ham, cheese, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, salami, and pecans, surrounded by pine branches.

Similar to my Christmas tree charcuterie, this festive platter is sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit. And with minimal chopping, it’s so simple, even the kids can help prepare!

Side shot of charcuterie arranged as a Mrs. Santa face with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, cheese, ham, salami, pecans, and olives on a wooden board with festive greenery nearby.

Serve the board as an appetizer or enjoy it as a snack over the holidays with my no-knead focaccia. Feel free to add homemade crackers, crostini, and any condiments you like.

Christmas Charcuterie Board Ingredients

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Six bowls and one red pepper on a grey surface contain pecans, black olives, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, cheddar cheese, ham, and salami, each labeled accordingly.

Cheese: I use mozzarella balls and cheddar for their mild taste.
Pecans: Opt for whole pecans or walnuts for crunch.
Cured meat: Both ham and salami pair well with the creamy cheese.
Cherry tomatoes, olives, and red pepper: Add color, sweetness, and tang.

How to Make a Holiday Charcuterie Board

A glass bowl filled with rectangular slices of cheddar cheese.

Prepare the ingredients. Slice the cheddar into squares and batons, fold the salami, trim the red pepper bows, and slice the olives for the eyes and mouth.

Two hands arranging a slice of ham on a chopping board at the base of a row of cheddar slices topped with a cherry tomato and mozzarella ball hat.

Arrange the ingredients. Working from the top down, add a mozzarella ball, cherry tomatoes, cheddar, ham, more mozzarella balls, salami, and pecans.

Holiday Charcuterie Board arranged as a face using cherry tomatoes, cheese, mozzarella balls, ham, olives, salami, and pecans on a wooden board, surrounded by festive greenery.

Final touches. Top with red pepper bows, mozzarella and olive eyes, cherry tomato nose, and an olive mouth.

Possible Variations

Mozzarella: Swap for cubes of hard cheese or mini buffalo mozzarella balls.
Cheddar: Use any hard cheese you like.
Cherry tomatoes: Replace with tomato slices, mini red peppers, or radishes.
Salami: Any deli meat will work.
Pecans: Try walnuts or almonds or omit.
Use the empty spaces to add crackers or crostini slices.

How to Store Leftovers

Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy with in 1-2 days.

FAQs

Can I prepare the board in advance?

Absolutely. Once you assemble it, keep it covered and refrigerated.

How do I make sure the cherry tomatoes don’t roll off the board?

Place them stem-side down (it’s a bit flatter).

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Recipe at a Glance

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people

A festive food arrangement on a wooden board depicts Mrs Claus made from ham, cheese, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, pecans, and vegetables.

Servings: people