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    Home » Game Day Recipes

    Cheese Board Ideas

    Published: Jul 23, 2018 · Modified: May 23, 2023 by LaKita · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    How to Build the Best Cheese Board is the perfect outline to assist you in having an effortless setup for summer entertaining.

    close up view of cheese board ingredients

    Cheese boards are perfect for easy breezy, no-stress entertaining. You can load them up with your favorite cheeses, plus a few salty, savory, and sweet ingredients.

    Pair it with a complimentary wine and you will be the go-to person for epic gatherings.

    There generally are no rules when it comes to pulling together a good cheese board but I am going to give you an outline of ingredients that you can use to give you a place to start. Think of this as a loose guide because it's best to get creative and have fun pairing your favorite ingredients.

    Let's get started!

    Jump to:
    • What is a Cheese Board?
    • Step 1 - Cheese Selection!
    • Step 2 - Accompaniments: Sweet, Salty, Savory
    • Step 3 - Build the Perfect Cheese Board
    • How Do You Serve A Good Cheese Board?
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    What is a Cheese Board?

    A cheese board, also known as a cheese platter or cheese tray, is a presentation of various types of cheeses accompanied by a selection of other edible complementary items. It's typically served as an appetizer, part of a charcuterie spread, or as a standalone centerpiece for entertaining guests.

    Step 1 - Cheese Selection!

    Step 2 - Accompaniments: Sweet, Salty, Savory

    Step 3 - Build the Perfect Cheese Board

    How Do You Serve A Good Cheese Board?

    close up side view of cheese try

    hand grabbing item off cheese board

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    Have any comments, questions, or other delicious Cheese Board Ideas? Please share them in the comments below!

    Original post date 07/23/2018. Updated 05/16/2023.


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    1. Sonya

      July 24, 2018 at 4:28 pm

      This board looks delicious!!! And it's such a great option for the summer. Because you don't have to cook anything to prepare it.

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      • LaKita

        July 24, 2018 at 8:56 pm

        Thank you! Exactly!! No cooking necessary 🙂

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