I love putting together a Mini Sandwich Board because it’s one of those things that feels special but doesn’t take a ton of work. It’s great for parties, showers, or just hanging out with family because everyone can build their own sandwich the way they like it.

This board is made with mini croissants and slices of French bread, some deli ham, salami, a mix of cheeses, and a bunch of fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Little bowls of mayo and mustard on the side keep it simple.

It’s the kind of board where people gather around, chat, and grab what they want without it feeling formal or fussy.

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Whenever I’m hosting a party or even just having a few people over, I always look for food ideas that feel easy but still make people excited to eat. That’s why I love putting together a mini sandwich charcuterie board.

How to Make Mini Sandwich Board

Here are the ingredients you need to build your own mini sandwich board, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.

Ingredients

4 mini croissants
4 slices french bread, halved
4 slices deli ham, rolled
6 slices salami
2 slices deli style cheese, quartered
3 slices provolone, halved
¼ cup pickle slices
¾ cup lettuce, spring mix
1 roma tomato, sliced
½ red onion, peeled and sliced
Ramekins or small bowls with mayonnaise and mustard

Step by Step Instructions

1. Slice the cheeses into smaller, easy-to-grab pieces. Cut the tomato into thin slices and slice the red onion into rings.

2. Place the mini croissants toward the top right side of your board. Angle them slightly – it’ll make the board look inviting.

3. At the bottom left corner, make two neat rows of the halved French bread slices. Slightly overlap each piece, and alternate the direction of each row so it looks layered and appealing.

4. Nestle a small bowl of mustard near the top left of the board, just a little under the croissants. Then place the bowl of mayonnaise to the right of the mustard, a bit above the French bread slices.

5. Tuck the spring mix lettuce underneath the croissants, filling the space to the right of the mustard bowl. It’ll add some fresh color and texture to the board.

6. Arrange the tomato slices just above the French bread on the left side. Slightly overlap them so they’re easy to grab without slipping around.

7. Fan out the halved provolone slices near the top of the board, to the left of the croissants. Let them overlap just a little to keep that relaxed, easygoing feel.

8. Fold each salami slice in half, then lay them between the mustard and mayonnaise bowls. Alternate the direction of the folds (one fold up and another down). This helps to add a little pattern and movement.

Mini sandwich charcuterie board process 8

9. Take each slice of deli ham, fold it in half, and then roll it up from one end to the other. Tuck the ham rolls into the right side of the board, just under the lettuce.

10. Layer the quartered cheddar slices above the French bread on the right side. Slightly overlap them and angle a few pieces differently to keep the board looking full and natural.

11. Pile the sliced red onions just above the tomatoes and under the provolone, filling in that space with a pop of color and crunch.

12. Finally, scatter the pickle slices in any open spaces around the board. They’re perfect for filling up the gaps, and adding a little extra flavor and finishing touch.

Mini sandwich charcuterie tray process 12

13. Ready to serve!

That’s really all it takes to pull together a mini sandwich tray that works for just about any casual get-together. You can easily tweak the meats, cheeses, and toppings depending on what you have or what everyone likes. It’s laid-back, easy to refill, and honestly, it makes hosting feel a lot less stressful. Plus, who doesn’t love building their perfect sandwich?

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DIY Mini Sandwich Board

This DIY mini sandwich board works great for parties, showers, or laid-back hangouts. Easy to set out and simple to serve.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Servings: 6

Author: Carol

Ingredients

4 mini croissants
4 slices French bread, halved
4 slices deli ham, rolled
6 slices Salami
2 slices deli style cheese, quartered
3 slices provolone, halved
¼ cup pickle slices
¾ cup lettuce, spring mix
1 roma tomato, sliced
½ red onion, peeled and sliced
Ramekins or small bowls with mayonnaise and mustard

Instructions

Slice the cheeses into smaller, easy-to-grab pieces. Cut the tomato into thin slices and slice the red onion into rings.
Place the mini croissants toward the top right side of your board. Angle them slightly – it’ll make the board look inviting.
At the bottom left corner, make two neat rows of the halved French bread slices. Slightly overlap each piece, and alternate the direction of each row so it looks layered and appealing.
Nestle a small bowl of mustard near the top left of the board, just a little under the croissants. Then place the bowl of mayonnaise to the right of the mustard, a bit above the French bread slices.
Tuck the spring mix lettuce underneath the croissants, filling the space to the right of the mustard bowl. It’ll add some fresh color and texture to the board.
Arrange the tomato slices just above the French bread on the left side. Slightly overlap them so they’re easy to grab without slipping around.
Fan out the halved provolone slices near the top of the board, to the left of the croissants. Let them overlap just a little to keep that relaxed, easygoing feel.
Fold each salami slice in half, then lay them between the mustard and mayonnaise bowls. Alternate the direction of the folds (one fold up and another down). This helps to add a little pattern and movement.
Take each slice of deli ham, fold it in half, and then roll it up from one end to the other. Tuck the ham rolls into the right side of the board, just under the lettuce.
Layer the quartered cheddar slices above the French bread on the right side. Slightly overlap them and angle a few pieces differently to keep the board looking full and natural.
Pile the sliced red onions just above the tomatoes and under the provolone, filling in that space with a pop of color and crunch.
Finally, scatter the pickle slices in any open spaces around the board. They’re perfect for filling up the gaps, and adding a little extra flavor and finishing touch.
Ready to serve!