Have you ever had a craving for a charcuterie or cheese board, but didn’t want to make one to feed an entire party? We’ve created the perfect solution: a simple cheese board for two! This recipe makes an easy cheese board using Cabot’s Cracker Cut Sliced Cheddar – conveniently pre-sliced cuts of our classic, lactose-free cheeses. We recommend pairing each of these cheeses – Seriously Sharp Cheddar, creamy Colby Jack, or spicy Pepper Jack – with one or two sweet bites like fresh grapes, dried apricots or dates, a savory thin sliced salami and crunchy nuts and crackers. The best part about this easy cheese board recipe is that you can customize it to your liking, using our handy cheese pairing guide! This small cheese board is perfect for date night noshing with a glass of wine, a simple appetizer before dinner or at-home game day snack.
To start your cheese board for two, bring the Cabot Cracker Cut cheeses to room temperature for about 20 minutes and place them on the cheese board.
Surround the cheese with small groups of contrasting flavors and textures. Include your favorite fresh and dried fruits, crunchy nuts and crackers, and sliced meat (optional). Arrange everything together for a bountiful look. If desired include a small ramekin of sweet jam or chutney. Add an fresh herb branch or two, such as rosemary, thyme or sage, to add some color and greenery to the board.
If you’re looking for a larger format cheese board recipe, check out our collection of cheese and charcuterie boards for any occasion and time of year. Cabot is a cooperative of farm families and we work hard to produce our award-winning dairy products. We’d love to hear your feedback on this breakfast dish, so please rate and review it to share your opinion with others.
Ingredients
1 tray (7 ounces) Cabot Seriously Sharp Cracker Cut Slices, (or a combination of your favorite Cabot cheese flavors like Colby Jack or Pepper Jack)
1 or 2 small portions of fresh fruit of your choice such as grapes, berries or sliced apple (about 1 cup total)
½ cup dried fruit of your choice such as apricots or dates
½ cup sliced salami or summer sausage
½ cup nuts of your choice such as walnuts, pecans or cashews (or a mix)
Selection of 1 or 2 types of crackers (different shapes and flavors preferred) (Using low-carb or Keto-Friendly Crackers will accommodate a Keto eating style.)
¼ cup jam or chutney (optional)
Directions
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SELECT a cheese board, plate or platter to fit the cheese board items.
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BRING the Cabot Cracker Cut cheese(s) to room temperature for about 20 minutes and place cheese slices on the serving board.
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SURROUND the cheese with small groups of contrasting flavors, colors and textures using the fresh and dried fruit, crunchy nuts, meats, and crackers. Arrange everything together for a bountiful look.
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SERVE with a small ramekin of jam or chutney (optional).
Recipe Note
Explore Cabot's "How-To" guide for tips and tricks for putting together a cheese or charcuterie board.
Shop Cracker Cut Slices in Cabot's online store, or order our Cracker Cut bundle.
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Have you ever had a craving for a charcuterie or cheese board, but didn’t want to make one to feed an entire party? We’ve created the perfect solution: a simple cheese board for two! This recipe makes an easy cheese board using Cabot’s Cracker Cut Sliced Cheddar – conveniently pre-sliced cuts of our classic, lactose-free cheeses. We recommend pairing each of these cheeses – Seriously Sharp Cheddar, creamy Colby Jack, or spicy Pepper Jack – with one or two sweet bites like fresh grapes, dried apricots or dates, a savory thin sliced salami and crunchy nuts and crackers. The best part about this easy cheese board recipe is that you can customize it to your liking, using our handy cheese pairing guide! This small cheese board is perfect for date night noshing with a glass of wine, a simple appetizer before dinner or at-home game day snack.
To start your cheese board for two, bring the Cabot Cracker Cut cheeses to room temperature for about 20 minutes and place them on the cheese board.
Surround the cheese with small groups of contrasting flavors and textures. Include your favorite fresh and dried fruits, crunchy nuts and crackers, and sliced meat (optional). Arrange everything together for a bountiful look. If desired include a small ramekin of sweet jam or chutney. Add an fresh herb branch or two, such as rosemary, thyme or sage, to add some color and greenery to the board.
If you’re looking for a larger format cheese board recipe, check out our collection of cheese and charcuterie boards for any occasion and time of year. Cabot is a cooperative of farm families and we work hard to produce our award-winning dairy products. We’d love to hear your feedback on this breakfast dish, so please rate and review it to share your opinion with others.
Directions
-
SELECT a cheese board, plate or platter to fit the cheese board items.
-
BRING the Cabot Cracker Cut cheese(s) to room temperature for about 20 minutes and place cheese slices on the serving board.
-
SURROUND the cheese with small groups of contrasting flavors, colors and textures using the fresh and dried fruit, crunchy nuts, meats, and crackers. Arrange everything together for a bountiful look.
-
SERVE with a small ramekin of jam or chutney (optional).
