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    Christmas Tree Charcuterie Boards – Brunch & Appetizer

    December 11, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

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    What happens when you combine Christmas parties, Christmas morning brunch, Christmas trees, and the latest charcuterie board trends?! THIS…

    It’s time to have a little creative food fun with holiday gatherings and meals. 

    When the invite says bring an appetizer…

    When your aunt says you’re in charge of Christmas morning brunch…

    Here’s what you do! 

    Make a charcuterie board in the shape of a Christmas tree! 

    Think:

    …brown foods for the trunk.

    …red and green-ish foods for the layers.

    …a little rosemary, cranberry or pomegranate seeds for some holiday flair. 

    How to Make a Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board Appetizer

    Here are some ideas for your Appetizer Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board:

    • Trunk: candied nuts in a little pile
    • Rosemary for holiday flair
    • Cranberries or pomegranate seeds for holiday flair
    • Red or green grapes 
    • Cheese slices
    • Cheese cubes
    • Ham, turkey, salami, pepperoni 
    • Crackers, any variety
    • Fruit
    • Tiny star cookies (Trader Joes dark chocolate mint star cookies shown below) 

    VIDEO: How to Make a Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board for Brunch 

    Here are some ideas for your Brunch Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board: 

    • Trunk: sausage links or bacon strips 
    • Rosemary for holiday flair
    • Cranberries or pomegranate seeds for holiday flair
    • Red or green grapes 
    • Silver dollar pancakes 
    • Bacon strips 
    • Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries or cherries
    • Mini frozen waffles
    • Chicken nuggets (hey Chick Fil-A!) 
    • Tiny star cookies (Trader Joes dark chocolate mint star cookies shown below) 
    • Large star cookies (Trader Joes dark chocolate shortbread star cookies shown below)

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    Filed Under: Appetizer Recipes, Breakfast Recipes, Budget Friendly Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Grocery Savings, How To Cook, Pork Recipes

    Comments

    1. Jane says

      December 12, 2021 at 5:16 pm

      Hey, Erin! This could also work as a round ornament with a round cutting board base. Then there would be more options with the colors. I love this and this is the perfect time to try it. Thanks! And Merry Christmas!

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