{"id":46623,"date":"2023-11-15T20:20:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T01:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/?p=46623"},"modified":"2023-11-15T20:20:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T01:20:56","slug":"7-thanksgiving-cheese-boards-to-serve-before-the-big-meal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/blog\/7-thanksgiving-cheese-boards-to-serve-before-the-big-meal\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Thanksgiving Cheese Boards to Serve Before the Big Meal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These ideas offer delicious pairings that\u2019ll satisfy your guests\u2019 palettes. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Charcuterie boards may be hard to pronounce, but we promise they\u2019re easier to assemble than you might think. We\u2019ve compiled a list of ideas for how to build cheese boards that’ll curb your guests\u2019 hunger. That way while wafts of roasted turkey and candied yams spread throughout the air, you don\u2019t have to worry about rushing the big feast because of hangry loved ones. From classic varieties like brie<\/a> to unique picks like Pecorino Camomilla<\/a>, we promise anyone attending your holiday celebration will have delicious options for bites to graze on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jessie Johnson via <\/a><\/a>Life As A Strawberry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanksgiving Cheese Board<\/a> from Life As A Strawberry<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This classic board features old standbys like brie, Manchego<\/a>, and white cheddar paired with meats like spicy sopressata and other fixings like poppy seed crackers, marinated olives, and apple butter for a seasonal twist.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Natasha Kravchuk via <\/a>Natasha’s Kitchen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Charcuterie Board<\/a> from Natasha’s Kitchen<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Consider adding spreadable cheeses<\/a>\u2014like Saint Andre or De Bourgogne\u2014to your board so guests can smear it on delicious fixings like toasted baguette slices or crunchy crackers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monica Petrucci via culture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Thanksgiving Cheese Board<\/a> from culture<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keep the ingredients on your board seasonal by adding winter cheeses like Vacherin Mont d\u2019Or <\/a>or Rush Creek Reserve<\/a>, fruits like cranberries or figs, and accompaniments like pumpkin spice crackers or fruit cake crisps<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jessie Johnson via <\/a><\/a>Life As A Strawberry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheese Plate<\/a> from Life As A Strawberry<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For soft cheeses like brie and goat, feel free to serve them as they come, but for harder varieties like cheddar or Parmesan<\/a>, try cutting them thinly into slices for your guests to quickly grab and stack onto their plates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MacKenzie Smith via Grilled Cheese Social<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Festive Fall Board<\/a> from Grilled Cheese Social<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The next time you hit up a cheese shop, look out for fresh ch\u00e8vre logs encrusted in seasonal fruits. The colorful logs<\/a> are the perfect add-ons to your board to make your platter look more visually appealing and equally tasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Erin Lynch via Plates and Pairings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter Cheese Board<\/a> from Plates and Pairings<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When the weather gets chillier, lean on winter produce like sage, rosemary, and thyme to pair with comforting wedges like cracked peppercorn and aged cheddar<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Linni Kral via culture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Wellness Cheese Board<\/a> from culture<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have guests with dietary restrictions, your cheese board is an excellent opportunity to satisfy their needs without compromising the entire meal. Toss on gluten-free crackers, soy-free chocolate, or vegan crisps and pair it with cheeses like Briar Summit<\/a>, Glacier Blue<\/a>, or charcoal cheddar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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