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Thanksgiving Cheese Board – Party-Size Edition

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This festive and flavorful cheese board is built to celebrate fall in all its glory. With a mix of creamy cheeses, savory meats, sweet spreads, and crunchy bites, it’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or any cozy autumn gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese (Double Batch):

12 oz brie (leave whole or cut into wedges)

12 oz Manchego, sliced

12 oz sharp white cheddar, cubed

8 oz cranberry goat cheese log or plain goat cheese with dried cranberries on top

Charcuterie:

18 oz hot sopressata salami

18 oz Genoa salami

Optional: add 6 oz prosciutto for elegance

Crackers & Bread:

2 sleeves plain water crackers

2 sleeves seeded or artisan crackers (poppy, sesame, fig & olive)

2 whole wheat or multigrain baguettes, sliced and lightly toasted

Seasonal Extras:

½ cup dried cranberries

½ cup walnut halves or pieces

½ cup roasted almonds

½ cup marinated olives (mix green and Kalamata for variety)

½ cup apple butter

½ cup cranberry sauce

1 cup fresh arugula leaves (or baby kale for color contrast)

Optional Add-Ons:

Sliced fresh pears and apples, tossed in lemon juice

Candied pecans or maple-glazed walnuts

Instructions

Assembly Tips:

Place cheeses evenly across the board for visual balance.

Fold or roll salami slices and place in small stacks or rosettes.

Layer crackers and toasted bread in waves or fan shapes.

Fill in gaps with nuts, dried fruit, olives, and arugula.

Add bowls of apple butter, jam, and cranberry sauce.

Garnish with herbs, fruit, or edible flowers for color and charm.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/thanksgiving-cheese-board-party-size-edition/