Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board with Seasonal Pairing Ideas

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If you’re hosting Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving this year, welcome your guests with a delicious and fun charcuterie board featuring a little turkey made out of charcuterie board ingredients! Everyone will love the mix of fall flavors on this charcuterie board.

I thought it was such a cute idea to add a little turkey flair to a classic charcuterie board. The turkey is made out of brie and a few other charcuterie board ingredients. It’s super simple to assemble and such a fun holiday twist!

Charcuterie Elements with Fall-Inspired Suggestions

• For the Turkey
  • brie cheese round, for the body
  • apple piece, carved into a round disc for head
  • raisin pieces, for eyes
  • cracker piece, broken into small triangle for beak
  • petite peppers & sage leaves for the feathers
• Cheeses
  • sharp cheddar
  • goat cheese
  • blue cheese
  • brie cheese
• Meats
  • applewood smoked salami
  • prosciutto
• Crackers
  • seed crackers
  • raisin rosemary crackers
  • fig & olive crackers
• Fruit
  • grapes
  • strawberries
  • honey crisp apples
  • persimmons
• Veggies
  • petitie peppers
• Spreads
  • fig preserves
  • everything seasoning yogurt dip
• Nuts
  • mixed nuts of choice
  • almonds, macadamia nuts, pecans
• Accents
  • fresh sage leaves

If I’m being honest…

When I walk into a gathering, the first thing I do is peruse what food is out and available to graze. If there’s a charcuterie board sitting out, I am thrilled. And that is exactly where you’ll find me, by the cheese and meats! I just love the variety of flavors, textures and colors. The savory, salty, sweet mix of a charcuterie board is the perfect appetizer/hors d’oeuvres! I think it’s a great choice to please many guests when you have a well thought out board that has a variety of ingredients. And, as a guest, it’s a nice appetizer because it doesn’t leave you feeling overly full before the main meal.

Assembling the Board

Carve out 30 minutes of so, if you’re able, to assemble your board. It’s more enjoyable when you’re not rushed and given time to be creative. I find it quite therapeutic to layer everything slowly to form a beautiful array of textures and colors. Start with the biggest items first and work your way down to the smaller accent items. You can always put more crackers, dips, etc. on the side if you run out of room on your board like I often do!

Lastly, if you make this Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board, please let me know down below by leaving a comment and review! I love to hear from you guys. It’s so fun to share food stories & cook these recipes together. Also, snap a photo of your finished dish and share it with me on Instagram – tagging me @saltedseasons. It makes my day to see what y’all are whipping up. Cheers to handmade meals!

I hope you enjoy this recipe that has become a well-loved favorite here at Salted Seasons— where we celebrate seasonal eating and down to earth living. Thank you for being here and thanks so much for cooking with me! Until next time—

—Taylo