American Flag Charcuterie Board – Fun 4th of July Appetizer Idea
Looking for a festive and flavorful way to wow your guests this summer? Celebrate in red, white, and blue style with this stunning American Flag Charcuterie Board! It’s a fun and easy twist on traditional 4th of July snacks that’s perfect for celebrating in style!
Featuring vibrant fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and cherries, savory bites like pepperoni, chorizo, and cheeses, and a sprinkle of whimsy with white star sprinkles and wedding cookies – it’s a delicious mix of American-themed party food that’s as eye-catching as it is tasty.
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This board is the ultimate showstopper (the perfect festive centerpiece) for any Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or patriotic party!
How to Make American Flag Charcuterie Board
Here are the ingredients you need to make this American flag charcuterie board, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
Ingredients
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- 50 white star sprinkles
- Chorizo
- Pepper Jack block cheese, cut into small cubes
- Red pepper, sliced
- Muenster block cheese, cut into small cubes
- Raspberries
- Mozzarella pearls
- Pepperoni
- Simple Mills rosemary & sea salt crackers
- Cherries
- Crunchmaster multi-seed crisps
- Cherry tomatoes
- Traditional wedding cookies
- Strawberries, quartered
Step by Step Instructions
1. Line your serving platter with a sheet of parchment for easy cleanup. We used an 11×17 board and calculated how much space was needed for 13 rows of items. We then made a small tick mark on the parchment to indicate the rows.
2. Place a single layer of blackberries in the top left corner making a rectangle to cover approximately ¼ of the board.
3. Cover the empty spaces between the blackberries with a layer of blueberries and even out the edges to make them as straight as possible.
4. Begin filling in your rows of red items. You can certainly change it up, but our order from the top – chorizo folded over, sliced red pepper, raspberries, pepperoni folded over, cherries, cherry tomatoes, quartered strawberries. Use just enough to begin filling in the space, you can always go back in and add more later.
5. Next, fill in your white items. Again, you can change it up, but our order from the top – pepperjack cubes, muenster cubes, mozzarella cubes, rosemary crackers, multi-seed crisps and then wedding cookies. * Wedding cookies are covered in powdered sugar, so we liked the idea of them being next to the strawberries to complement each other.
6. If needed, adjust your items and fill in spaces with more items as you see fit.
7. Finally, sprinkle the stars over the blueberries and blackberries.
Note
Ingredients can be any variety or combination of items. Substitute accordingly to achieve the red, white and blue theme. The quantity of items will depend on the size of your serving platter. Keep in mind the size of the items as well – that they can be cut to fit your board and/or get smaller items (crackers specifically, look for smaller varieties to fit your board best).
Storage
Charcuterie board items are best stored separately. Store in airtight containers. Fruit will last for 2-3 days, cheeses and meats 1-2 weeks and crackers 2-3 months.
This American flag charcuterie board isn’t just a treat for the taste buds – it’s a conversation-starting masterpiece perfect for any 4th of July party or patriotic get-together. With its colorful mix of red, white, and blue appetizers, sweet and savory elements, and easy-to-grab bites, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Serve it at your next event for a festive, flavorful, and fun way to show your stars and stripes!
More 4th of July Bites
- Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Bites
- Red, White and Blue Fruit Skewers
- Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad
- Red, White and Blue Yogurt Bark
- Red, White and Blue Charcuterie Cups
American Flag Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- 50 white star sprinkles
- Chorizo
- Pepper Jack block cheese, cut into small cubes
- Red pepper, sliced
- Muenster block cheese, cut into small cubes
- Raspberries
- Mozzarella pearls
- Pepperoni
- Simple Mills rosemary & sea salt crackers
- Cherries
- Crunchmaster multi-seed crisps
- Cherry tomatoes
- Traditional wedding cookies
- Strawberries, quartered
Instructions
- Line your serving platter with a sheet of parchment for easy cleanup. We used an 11×17 board and calculated how much space was needed for 13 rows of items. We then made a small tick mark on the parchment to indicate the rows.
- Place a single layer of blackberries in the top left corner making a rectangle to cover approximately ¼ of the board.
- Cover the empty spaces between the blackberries with a layer of blueberries and even out the edges to make them as straight as possible.
- Begin filling in your rows of red items. You can certainly change it up, but our order from the top – chorizo folded over, sliced red pepper, raspberries, pepperoni folded over, cherries, cherry tomatoes, quartered strawberries. Use just enough to begin filling in the space, you can always go back in and add more later.
- Next, fill in your white items. Again, you can change it up, but our order from the top – pepperjack cubes, muenster cubes, mozzarella cubes, rosemary crackers, multi-seed crisps and then wedding cookies. * Wedding cookies are covered in powdered sugar, so we liked the idea of them being next to the strawberries to complement each other.
- If needed, adjust your items and fill in spaces with more items as you see fit.
- Finally, sprinkle the stars over the blueberries and blackberries.
