The charcuterie board has become synonymous with dinner parties, but, why leave all the fun for the grown ups? The charcuterie board can be a delicious and creative meal that gives you a break from cooking and kids of all ages a healthy and entertaining meal with lots of yummy choices!
How to Create the Family Friendly Charcuterie Board
Themes
For simplicity and ease, think of a fun theme to focus on. BBQ night, deli sub’s night, taco night.
Think Small!
Think of foods that can be made or bought in “mini” sizes like mini hot dogs, mini burgers, mini tacos.
Food Groups
Add a mix of proteins, dairy, veggies, fruits, crackers/breads, sauces, nuts and berries, dips.
Favorites
Add a mix of their favorite go-to foods and some new and exciting options for them to try.
Fruits and Veggies
Include a big veggie salad or fruit salad on the side for them to also add to their plate.
Safety
Be in tune with choking hazards and food sensitivities.
Chop Chop!
Cut food in kid size bites. Extras can be put in kids lunchboxes.
Charcuterie Board with Locking Lid
Items for the Perfect Charcuterie Board
Meats
Low sodium deli meats
Mini hot dogs
Mini hamburgers
Turkey bacon
Turkey taco meat
Mini meatballs
Chicken nuggets
Nuts/Seeds
Pecans
Walnuts
Pistachios
Peanuts
Almonds
Sunflower seeds
Pine nuts
Cashews
Fruits
Berries
Apple slices
Orange slices
Peach slices
Watermelon cubes
Grapes
Pear slices
Sweet Treats
Chocolate covered pretzels
Mini chocolate chip cookies
Teddy Grahams
Graham crackers
Mini marshmallows
Chocolate hummus
Crackers/Bread
Goldfish
Triscuits
Wheat Thins
Bread sticks
Garlic bread cut in cubes
Grilled cheese cut in cubes
Melba toast
Tortilla chips
Peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches cut in cubes
Sweet potato fries
Extras
Olives
Pickles
Dates
Sauces/Dips
Honey
Jelly
BBQ
Ranch
Yogurt
Hummus
Salsa
Veggies
Peppers
Carrots
Cucumbers
Cherry tomatoes
Avocado
Zucchini
Celery
Ideas To Get You Started!
Planters Salted Peanuts
Dried Pineapple Chunks
Melba Toast Crackers
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