27 Epic Thanksgiving Charcuterie Boards For Your Turkey Day

Felicia Lim

November 2, 2023 at 1:31 AM·7 min read

Thanksgiving is almost here. We are all somewhere different on our individual journeys to finalize our Thanksgiving menus. Some of us may have already got it all down, while some of us are still scrambling around for last-minute recipe ideas! Add to that, Thanksgiving looks different for everyone.

No matter how you choose to do get a celebratory meal on the table, one great, all-around crowd-pleaser for Thanksgiving gatherings is a beautiful charcuterie board that everyone can sit around and reach at the same time. Loaded with meats, cheese, fruits, nuts, veggies, and other bites, there's really no better way to kick off everyone's favorite food-filled autumn holiday. And these 27 best Thanksgiving charcuterie board ideas are sure to help inspire yours.

What is a Charcuterie Board?

At the very basic level, a charcuterie board (or a grazing board) is a meat and cheese board consisting generally of cured meats, cheeses, fruits and nuts. However, it's not just about throwing all the ingredients onto one single plate without much thought—the different pieces of food are often arranged in a pleasing manner and is very impressive-looking, which makes it great for parties and holidays such as Thanksgiving.

There's a beauty in how flexible having a platter of mixed foods can be, and how you can put whatever foods strike your fancy on the plate. You can create contrasts in color and texture by varying the types of cheeses and cured meats, and by adding a range of dried fruits and nuts, as well as crackers and even breadsticks! There's no hard and fast rule when it comes to these boards, so let your creativity loose!

Thanksgiving snack boards can also benefit from lots of fall-themed autumnal flair, such as mini pumpkins and gourds, or in-season whole fruit such as pears and persimmon.

Here are 27 epic Thanksgiving charcuterie boards for you to enjoy with family and friends. Browse through them for ideas and inspiration, then get ready to impress your guests come Turkey Day!