Taco board
Tortillas, seasoned meat, beans, cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lime and coriander.
You need: taco fillings
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Charcuterie · unique
Unique and Creative Charcuterie Board Ideas
The 'board' format works for almost any food. These creative boards are more fun, often cheaper, and always get people talking.
Quick answer
Unique charcuterie board ideas swap the theme: try a taco board, s'mores board, pancake board, sushi board, nacho board, baked potato bar or butter board. Keep the same rules (variety of textures and colours, everything bite-size, a dip in the middle) and let guests build their own.
S'mores board
Graham crackers or digestives, marshmallows, chocolate squares and a tea-light or kitchen torch for toasting.
You need: marshmallows, chocolate
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Pancake board
Stacks of mini pancakes with berries, whipped cream, syrup, chocolate chips and bacon.
You need: pancakes
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Sushi board
Shop-bought sushi and sashimi with edamame, pickled ginger, wasabi and soy.
You need: sushi
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Nacho board
Tortilla chips layered with cheese, jalapeños and toppings, with dips around the edge.
You need: chips, cheese
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Baked potato bar
Baked potatoes with cheese, bacon, chives, sour cream, chilli and beans.
You need: potatoes
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Ramen board
Noodles, eggs, spring onion, mushrooms, corn, nori and broth in a jug.
You need: noodles, toppings
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Popcorn board
Plain popcorn with bowls of toppings: M&Ms, pretzels, parmesan, cinnamon sugar.
You need: popcorn
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Bruschetta board
Toasted baguette with three toppings: tomato basil, mushroom, ricotta and honey.
You need: baguette
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Dumpling board
Steamed and fried dumplings with three dipping sauces.
You need: frozen dumplings
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Salad board
A deconstructed salad: leaves, roasted veg, cheeses, seeds and dressings.
You need: salad ingredients
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Cereal board
Mini boxes of cereal, milk, berries and yogurt. A kids' sleepover hit.
You need: cereal
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Fondue board
A pot of melted cheese or chocolate with bread, veg or fruit to dip.
You need: fondue pot
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Burger slider board
Mini buns, patties and every topping for build-your-own sliders.
You need: sliders
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Mezze board
Hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, falafel, olives and flatbread.
You need: mezze
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Frequently asked questions
What are some unusual charcuterie board ideas?
Taco boards, s'mores boards, pancake boards, ramen boards and baked potato bars are all popular twists.
What makes a charcuterie board unique?
A theme. Pick one cuisine, colour or occasion and build everything around it.