Soft Cheese Spread Board
This new trend in charcuterie takes over the appetizer world with soft cheeses and your favorite toppings!
Equipment
- sturdy board for serving, marble, wooden, etc...
Ingredients
- Soft cheese spread, I prefer a white cheddar spread
- Castelvetrano olives, drained
- Mediterranean-brined Kalamata olives, drained
- Pickled Cherry Peppers, drained
- Pecans, chopped and toasted
- Excellent-quality extra-virgin olive oil, see Notes
- Charcuterie meats, sliced, optional
- Few springs of fresh herbs, for garnishing
- Toasted bread or baguette slices, for serving
- Sturdy crackers, for serving
- Pita chips, for serving
Instructions
- Spread the cheese for the “base” on your favorite board, using a spoon or spatula to create a swirl pattern.
- Starting with the larger ingredients, scatter the olives and peppers across the cheese spread.
- Next, scatter the smaller ingredients (pecans), then drizzle with a flavorful oil.
- Add the meats, if using.
- Place the garnish around the edges.
- Serve with toasted breads, crackers, and/or pita chips.
Notes
Try an infused oil, such as Lemon or Mediterranean for even extra flavor. My family loves the oils by Abingdon Olive Oil Company.
Of course, since amounts and ingredients are up to you, there is no nutrition chart. There are several free online options to calculate your used ingredients to get an accurate nutritional analysis.
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