Kids Charcuterie Board
Kids charcuterie board with cheese and crackers, deli meats and fruits — plus tons of ideas for yummy extras and add-ons — is an easy, fun way to serve snacks for a group of kids or teens.
Ingredients
- Cheese
- Crackers
- Deli meat, cured meat
- Fresh or dried fruit
Instructions
- See notes below for details on these ingredients and some fun extra add-ons to make your board special.
- Arrange your ingredients on a large platter. It helps to divide up ingredients into small collections (for instance, scatter cheese in 3-4 different spots on the platter). Feel free to really cram everything together to make a full board. Or you can keep some ingredients separate in bowls (like crackers, Goldfish, candy, etc.). You can also make individual plates or serve with toothpicks if you want to reduce the possibility of sharing germs.
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Notes
Cheese: You can use any kid-friendly cheese your kiddos love. White cheddar is the go-to in our house, but string cheese and a mild creamy cheese also works well.
Crackers: I like to use an assortment of different cracker types, sizes and shapes. Looks interesting and there’s something for everyone.
Meat: Regular deli meat (like turkey or ham) works well here for kids. You can also use some kid-friendly options like pepperoni, salami or smoked sausage slices. Feel free to skip for a vegetarian board.
Fruit: Grapes, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, oranges or clementines and other seasonal fresh fruit will work well. Try to include 2-3 different fruits. You can also include dried fruit, such as raisins or dried apricots.
Additional add-ons for your board:
Nuts - Peanuts, cashews, mixed nuts or other favorite nuts are great for kids. I like to put them in a separate bowl from the main board. And of course, if you’re unsure about allergies, ask or skip nuts altogether.
Cheese crackers - We have cheese and crackers but you can also add cheese crackers or Goldfish to your board.
Cereal, trail mix, Chex mix or granola - These are also fun mixes to add to a board or serve in a bowl on the side.
Animal crackers or small cookies - We’re mostly keeping away from a bunch of sweets - this isn’t a dessert board - but something light like animal crackers or mini cookies can be a fun extra.
Sweet treats: Mini marshmallows or a bowl of M&Ms or other small candy are a great small dessert-like item to add. Yogurt-covered raisins are a slightly healthier option if you’ve got little ones.
Favorite appetizers: Adding a more substantial snack or appetizer that kids love — such as pigs in a blanket or soft pretzels or pizza bagels or bites — can be a fun way to bulk up a snack board. This is especially great for older kids or hungry kiddos after sports. These can be homemade or store-bought.
Popcorn: Whether store-bought or an easy homemade microwave popcorn, popcorn is always a favorite snack addition.
Snack favorites: Similarly, you can also serve chips and salsa or hummus with pretzels and fresh veggies as part of a larger snack board. Or use any other favorite dip.
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