For your next patriotic celebration, make this American Flag Charcuterie Board. It’s a simple appetizer that you can put together in just a few minutes and only needs a few ingredients.
If you need a quick and easy appetizer that you can throw together for your 4th of July or Memorial Day celebrations, this American flag charcuterie board is the answer.
Why You’ll Love This American Flag Charcuterie Board Recipe
- Simple – It’s super simple to put together. Only a few ingredients are needed and takes only a few minutes to arrange.
- Patriotic – Add some patriotic spirit to your celebration. Serve it for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or summer celebrations.
- Customizable – Swap out any of the ingredients for your favorites.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Cheese – Mini mozzarella balls and slices of white cheddar cheese. If you can’t find the mini mozzarella balls you can use cubed cheese.
- Cherry Tomatoes – Sliced in half used to make the rows.
- Black Olives – Pitted black olives are used to make the star field of the platter.
How to Make This American Flag Charcuterie Board
Grab a platter and follow these simple steps to create the American flag charcuterie board.
Step 1: Arrange the Black Olives
In the top left corner, create the “star field” of the flag by neatly arranging the black olives into a square.
Using a small star-shaped cutter, carve out cheddar cheese stars from the slices. Place the stars on top of the olives to mimic the stars on the American flag.
Step 2: Create the Stripes
Begin building the flag’s stripes across the platter. Alternate rows of halved cherry tomatoes and mini mozzarella balls, starting with red (cherry tomatoes) and continuing until the platter is filled.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to impress your guests!
American Flag Charcuterie Board Recipe FAQs
Can I use different cheese?
You certainly can. You can change out the cheese with your favorite. If you can’t find the mozzarella cheese balls you can use cubed cheese instead.
I don’t like black olives, can I use something different?
For those who don’t like black olives, you can use blueberries. It’ll add some sweetness to the charcuterie board but will still give you the patriotic look.
American Flag Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
Method
- In the top left corner, create the “star field” of the flag by neatly arranging the black olives into a square.
- Using a small star-shaped cutter, carve out cheddar cheese stars from the slices. Place the stars on top of the olives to mimic the stars on the American flag.
- Begin building the flag’s stripes across the platter. Alternate rows of halved cherry tomatoes and mini mozzarella balls, starting with red (cherry tomatoes) and continuing until the platter is filled.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to impress your guests!