Monster Mash Charcuterie Board

Monster Mash Charcuterie Board

A spooky spread of cured meats, cheeses, and crackers arranged into a playful monster face.

Total 30 min Makes 10 servings Calories 340/serving

Allergens

Dairy, Tree nuts, Wheat, Red meat

This Halloween charcuterie board turns classic snacking staples into a grinning monster using olives, peppers, and cheese for eyes and teeth. It balances salty meats and creamy cheese with crunchy crackers and fresh produce, making it a festive centerpiece for a Halloween party or kids' gathering. Assembly is quick and requires no cooking, just thoughtful arrangement.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces salami, thinly sliced and folded into rounds
  • 6 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • 6 ounces pepperoni slices
  • 8 ounces mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
  • 4 ounces brie cheese wheel
  • 1 cup pitted black olives, halved
  • 1 cup green olives with pimiento, halved
  • 1 orange bell pepper, cut into strips and triangles
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips and triangles
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup whole almonds, sliced for teeth
  • 1 cup assorted crackers
  • 1 baguette, sliced
  • 1 cup red grapes
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup hummus, for monster eyes base

Method

  1. Arrange a large wooden board or platter on your work surface and plan the monster face layout, placing bowls or small ramekins where eyes and mouth features will go.

  2. Fold the salami and prosciutto slices into small rosettes or ruffled shapes and arrange them along one section of the board to form the monster's 'hair' or body texture.

  3. Place the brie wheel and cheddar cubes together in a cluster to form the monster's face base, leaving space in the center for eyes and mouth.

  4. Spoon the hummus into two small circles on the cheese cluster to form eye sockets, then press a mozzarella ball into the center of each for the eyeballs.

  5. Top each mozzarella eyeball with a black olive half, cut-side down, to create pupils.

  6. Arrange a curved row of green bell pepper strips below the eyes to form a wide monster mouth shape.

  7. Tuck sliced almonds along the top edge of the pepper mouth, pointed ends up, to resemble sharp teeth.

  8. Fill in remaining open spaces on the board with pepperoni slices, orange bell pepper triangles, grape tomatoes, and green olives, grouping colors for visual contrast.

  9. Scatter the grapes and blackberries into empty corners of the board to add bursts of color.

  10. Fan the crackers and baguette slices around the outer edge of the board for dipping and scooping.

  11. Garnish with rosemary sprigs tucked between cheeses and meats to resemble spiky monster fur, then serve immediately or refrigerate covered for up to 2 hours before serving.

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    Monster Mash Charcuterie Board

    This Halloween charcuterie board turns classic snacking staples into a grinning monster using olives, peppers, and cheese for eyes and teeth. It balances salty meats and creamy cheese with crunchy crackers and fresh produce, making it a festive centerpiece for a Halloween party or kids' gathering. Assembly is quick and requires no cooking, just thoughtful arrangement.

    30 min 10 servings 340 cal

    Ingredients

    • 6 ounces salami, thinly sliced and folded into rounds
    • 6 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
    • 6 ounces pepperoni slices
    • 8 ounces mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
    • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
    • 4 ounces brie cheese wheel
    • 1 cup pitted black olives, halved
    • 1 cup green olives with pimiento, halved
    • 1 orange bell pepper, cut into strips and triangles
    • 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips and triangles
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes
    • 1 cup whole almonds, sliced for teeth
    • 1 cup assorted crackers
    • 1 baguette, sliced
    • 1 cup red grapes
    • 1 cup fresh blackberries
    • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish
    • 1/4 cup hummus, for monster eyes base

    Method

    1. 1

      Arrange a large wooden board or platter on your work surface and plan the monster face layout, placing bowls or small ramekins where eyes and mouth features will go.

    2. 2

      Fold the salami and prosciutto slices into small rosettes or ruffled shapes and arrange them along one section of the board to form the monster's 'hair' or body texture.

    3. 3

      Place the brie wheel and cheddar cubes together in a cluster to form the monster's face base, leaving space in the center for eyes and mouth.

    4. 4

      Spoon the hummus into two small circles on the cheese cluster to form eye sockets, then press a mozzarella ball into the center of each for the eyeballs.

    5. 5

      Top each mozzarella eyeball with a black olive half, cut-side down, to create pupils.

    6. 6

      Arrange a curved row of green bell pepper strips below the eyes to form a wide monster mouth shape.

    7. 7

      Tuck sliced almonds along the top edge of the pepper mouth, pointed ends up, to resemble sharp teeth.

    8. 8

      Fill in remaining open spaces on the board with pepperoni slices, orange bell pepper triangles, grape tomatoes, and green olives, grouping colors for visual contrast.

    9. 9

      Scatter the grapes and blackberries into empty corners of the board to add bursts of color.

    10. 10

      Fan the crackers and baguette slices around the outer edge of the board for dipping and scooping.

    11. 11

      Garnish with rosemary sprigs tucked between cheeses and meats to resemble spiky monster fur, then serve immediately or refrigerate covered for up to 2 hours before serving.