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This turkey charcuterie board makes Thanksgiving appetizers feel extra festive. It’s a sweet and savory mix that’s perfect for munching before dinner!
Want an easy way to serve Thanksgiving snacks that everyone can enjoy while your turkey cooks?
Everyone will want to gobble up this Thanksgiving turkey charcuterie board!
There’s ham, fruit, biscuits, nuts, and plenty more to munch on.
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Why You’ll Love This Turkey Charcuterie Board Recipe
- This turkey charcuterie board is great for picky eaters since you can include any holiday appetizers they like.
- You’ll have fun arranging this turkey-themed charcuterie board and can even get the whole family to join in.
- Serving Thanksgiving appetizers for a crowd is a breeze with this no-cook turkey board.
Ingredients
Ham slices – Rolled ham helps fill out the turkey tail and adds a salty flavor that balances the sweet treats on this turkey charcuterie board. You can use any deli meat.
Grapes – We used green and black grapes for variety. You can also include your favorite seasonal fruits for a festive and colorful Thanksgiving table.
Mini cucumbers – A must-have on any snack board for a refreshing crunch.
Pear – We’re using a pear for the turkey’s body. How creative is that! A round of brie would also work as the centerpiece, and you can add carrot sticks for the turkey legs.
Peanuts and roasted corn snacks – Guests love nibbling on these, and they’re great for filling empty spaces so your Thanksgiving charcuterie board looks abundant.
Dried figs – You can add more dried fruits to really fill up the serving platter.
Gummy rings – The turkey tail looks better with various shapes!
Biscuits – You can use any cracker, biscuit, or flatbread.
Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For Turkey-Shaped Appetizer Platter
Cheese slices
Turn this Turkey themed charcuterie board into a Thanksgiving cheese board! Arrange white and orange cheddar cheese slices in the turkey tail and fill the gaps with cubes of Pepper Jack cheese.
Meats
Feel free to add more meats to your turkey charcuterie platter! You can substitute the ham slices with pepperoni and salami slices for texture and dimension.
Veggies
This is just a Thanksgiving charcuterie inspiration, and you’re welcome to make it your own. Perhaps you prefer a more wholesome board to pair with the heavier mains at your holiday gathering. Add vegetables like cherry tomatoes, celery sticks, baby carrots, and broccoli!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Make a Sweet Version
You can make a dessert version of this turkey-shaped appetizer platter! Just focus on assorted fruits, cookies, chocolates, and candies.
Arrangement Tips
The best-looking turkey charcuterie board has no gaps, so fill the spaces generously with nuts, candies, or fruits. You can also follow a fall color scheme and just use food items in red, yellow, orange, and brown.
Make-Ahead Tips
You can slice the ingredients for this Thanksgiving turkey charcuterie board a day in advance. Just store similar food items in airtight containers in the fridge to keep everything fresh.
Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board Recipe FAQs
Can you put turkey on a charcuterie board?
Of course! Feel free to use actual turkey ham on this Thanksgiving charcuterie turkey board. In fact, turkey ham is a great option for those who prefer leaner meats in their snack boards.
How do you fold turkey slices for charcuterie board?
You can just roll the sliced turkey meat or fill the empty spaces on the board with meat roses. To make a rose, layer turkey pepperoni slices around the rim of a cup, then turn the cup upside down onto the charcuterie board and lift it to reveal the rose.
What to put on a Thanksgiving charcuterie board?
There’s no strict rule about what you can include on a Thanksgiving snack board. However, I think it’s just fitting to use fall-related foods and Thanksgiving snacks like turkey slices, dried cranberries, maybe a dip in a pumpkin bowl, apple slices, and cinnamon desserts.
Can I make this turkey shaped charcuterie board ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble this Thanksgiving snack board without the biscuits up to 3 hours in advance. Simply cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
How long can a charcuterie board sit out at room temperature?
I suggest not leaving your Thanksgiving appetizer board out at room temperature for more than 2 hours to keep it fresh and safe to eat.
More Delicious Holiday Charcuterie Board Ideas
- Fall Charcuterie Board
- Caramel Apple Charcuterie Board
- Hot Cocoa Charcuterie Board
- Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
- Santa Charcuterie Board
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Turkey Charcuterie Board
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 ham slices
- 1 cup grapes
- 3 mini cucumbers, sliced
- 1 pear, sliced in half
- 1 cup peanuts
- ½ cup dried figs
- 1 cup gummy rings
- ½ cup biscuits
- 1 cup roasted corn snacks
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients for your turkey charcuterie board.
- Place a pear in the center of the platter and decorate it to look like a turkey. You can use pieces of fruit, cheese, or chocolate for the bird’s eyes and beak.
- Arrange corn and nuts around the pear to start forming the turkey tail.
- Add more “feathers” by alternating rolled ham and grapes around the edge.
- Fill in the platter with gummy candies, figs, cucumber slices, and biscuits.
Notes
- You can make a dessert version of this turkey-shaped appetizer platter! Just focus on assorted fruits, cookies, chocolates, and candies.
- The best-looking turkey charcuterie board has no gaps, so fill the spaces generously with nuts, candies, or fruits. You can also follow a fall color scheme and just use food items in red, yellow, orange, and brown.
- You can slice the ingredients for this Thanksgiving turkey charcuterie board a day in advance. Just store similar food items in airtight containers in the fridge to keep everything fresh.
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