Quick Answer: The best Target items for a charcuterie board are Good & Gather: the Fig and Olive Mini Artisanal Crisps (4.3 out of 5) for crackers, the Uncured Calabrese Salami, Prosciutto and Capocollo Tray (4.2) for meat, and the Double Crème Brie (4.0) for cheese. The Classic Onion Dip (4.5) is the best dip, and the Glazed Pecans (4.2) are the best sweet extra.
Target's own Good & Gather brand covers almost a whole board in one trip, with crackers, meat trays, brie, nuts and dips, mostly under $7 each. Target doesn't have a cheese counter, so it's best for a quick, casual board rather than a cheese-shop spread. These rankings combine published reviews where they exist with Target's own shopper ratings, which are listed for each item.
How we ranked these: these are researched picks, not a side-by-side tasting. We scored each product on published taste tests, awards and shopper ratings, its ingredients, price and how easy it is to find, plus how it behaves on a board. Store stock changes, especially for seasonal items, so check your local store. Sources are listed at the end, and the full method is on our buying guides hub. Prices and stock last checked October 2026.
Our picks at a glance
| Pick | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best overall: Good & Gather Classic Onion Dip ($) | ★★★★½ 4.5 |
| Best crackers: Good & Gather Fig and Olive Mini Artisanal Crisps ($) | ★★★★½ 4.3 |
| Best meat: Good & Gather Uncured Calabrese Salami, Prosciutto & Capocollo Tray ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.2 |
| Best cheese: Good & Gather Double Crème Brie ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.0 |
| Best sweet extra: Good & Gather Glazed Pecans ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.2 |
The full ranking
| Product | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Good & Gather Classic Onion Dip ($) | ★★★★½ 4.5 | A chips-and-dip corner |
| 2. Good & Gather Fig and Olive Mini Artisanal Crisps ($) | ★★★★½ 4.3 | Brie and soft cheese |
| 3. Good & Gather Spinach Artichoke Dip ($) | ★★★★½ 4.3 | A cold, creamy dip |
| 4. Good & Gather Glazed Pecans ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | The sweet element |
| 5. Good & Gather Uncured Calabrese Salami, Prosciutto & Capocollo Tray ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | The main meat |
| 6. Good & Gather Everything Crackers ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | Cream cheese and dips |
| 7. Good & Gather Double Crème Brie ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.0 | The soft cheese |
| 8. Good & Gather Himalayan Salted Dark Chocolate Almonds ($) | ★★★★☆ 3.8 | A sweet finish |
| 9. Good & Gather Charcuterie Bites ($) | ★★★½☆ 3.7 | A board for one |
| 10. Good & Gather Water Crackers ($) | ★★★½☆ 3.5 | Letting the cheese lead |
1. Good & Gather Classic Onion Dip
★★★★½ 4.5 out of 5 · Best overall · Best for: A chips-and-dip corner · $ budget
A thick sour cream onion dip that tied for second in our French onion dip ranking.
- Why we like it: It's the dip guests go back to, next to kettle chips or pretzel crisps.
- Keep in mind: Keep it cold and put it out last; it shouldn't sit out more than 2 hours.
- Where to find it: Target dairy case.
2. Good & Gather Fig and Olive Mini Artisanal Crisps
★★★★½ 4.3 out of 5 · Best crackers · Best for: Brie and soft cheese · $ budget
Small, thin crisps baked with figs and olives. They're rated 4.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings on Target, and Today suggested pairing them with brie and honey.
- Why we like it: The closest thing to a fancy crisp at a grocery price.
- Keep in mind: Some reviewers find the olive flavor strong, and they're sometimes seasonal.
- Where to find it: Target cracker aisle, about $4.29 for 5.3 oz.
3. Good & Gather Spinach Artichoke Dip
★★★★½ 4.3 out of 5 · Best for: A cold, creamy dip · $ budget
A creamy spinach and artichoke dip that scored well in our spinach dip ranking.
- Why we like it: Works cold with crackers or warmed in a small baking dish.
- Keep in mind: Keep it cold and put it out last.
- Where to find it: Target dairy or deli case.
4. Good & Gather Glazed Pecans
★★★★☆ 4.2 out of 5 · Best sweet extra · Best for: The sweet element · $ budget
Sweet, buttery glazed pecans. They're rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,353 ratings on Target, and Daily Meal listed them among the best Good & Gather snacks.
- Why we like it: Sweet and crunchy next to blue cheese and brie.
- Keep in mind: Some reviewers find them hard or very sweet. Put them in a small bowl.
- Where to find it: Target snack aisle, about $5.89 for 9 oz.
5. Good & Gather Uncured Calabrese Salami, Prosciutto & Capocollo Tray
★★★★☆ 4.2 out of 5 · Best meat · Best for: The main meat · $ budget
A 6 oz tray of three Italian-style meats with no added nitrites. It's rated 4.5 out of 5 from 521 ratings on Target, and reviewers like the variety for a board.
- Why we like it: Three meats in one pack, so the board looks varied.
- Keep in mind: Some reviewers got dry slices. Check the date, and buy two trays for 6 or more guests.
- Where to find it: Target deli case, about $6.99.
6. Good & Gather Everything Crackers
★★★★☆ 4.2 out of 5 · Best for: Cream cheese and dips · $ budget
Crisp crackers with everything-bagel seasoning. They're rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2,651 ratings on Target. Daily Meal called them a good fit for a board, and The Takeout liked the texture but found the seasoning tame.
- Why we like it: Cheap, crunchy and well liked.
- Keep in mind: Seasoned crackers compete with delicate cheese. Pair them with cheddar, cream cheese or dips.
- Where to find it: Target cracker aisle, about $2.99 for 7 oz.
7. Good & Gather Double Crème Brie
★★★★☆ 4.0 out of 5 · Best cheese · Best for: The soft cheese · $ budget
An 8 oz double crème brie wheel. It's rated 4.2 out of 5 from 315 ratings on Target, where reviewers praise the creamy flavor but rate quality and taste lower, about 3 out of 5. Our brie ranking has stronger brands if your Target carries them.
- Why we like it: Cheap and creamy, and easy to bake.
- Keep in mind: Only about half of reviewers would recommend it. Take it out 20 to 30 minutes before serving so the flavor comes through.
- Where to find it: Target cheese case, about $5.29.
8. Good & Gather Himalayan Salted Dark Chocolate Almonds
★★★★☆ 3.8 out of 5 · Best for: A sweet finish · $ budget
Dark-chocolate-covered almonds with a little salt. The Takeout found the flavor weaker than it looks but would buy them again, and Daily Meal lists them at $6.99 for 13 oz.
- Why we like it: Chocolate and nuts in one bowl.
- Keep in mind: The salt is subtle. Chocolate softens in a warm room.
- Where to find it: Target snack aisle, about $6.99.
9. Good & Gather Charcuterie Bites
★★★½☆ 3.7 out of 5 · Best for: A board for one · $ budget
Single-serve packs that pair a meat, a cheese and an extra, such as pepperoni, Gouda and olives. Daily Meal put them on its list of Target groceries to buy.
- Why we like it: An easy snack or a lunchbox board.
- Keep in mind: Too small and too pricey per ounce for a party board.
- Where to find it: Target deli case.
10. Good & Gather Water Crackers
★★★½☆ 3.5 out of 5 · Best for: Letting the cheese lead · $ budget
Plain, thin water crackers that ranked in our water cracker guide as a cheap stand-in for Carr's.
- Why we like it: Plain and crisp, so they never fight the cheese.
- Keep in mind: Thinner and more fragile than Carr's.
- Where to find it: Target cracker aisle.
How the scores break down
Each product is scored 1 to 5 on five things, then weighted: how it works on a board (30%), published taste tests, awards and shopper ratings (25%), ingredients (15%), value (15%) and how easy it is to find (15%).
| Product | On the board | Reviews and awards | Ingredients | Value | Easy to find | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good & Gather Classic Onion Dip | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Good & Gather Fig and Olive Mini Artisanal Crisps | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.3 |
| Good & Gather Spinach Artichoke Dip | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4.3 |
| Good & Gather Glazed Pecans | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4.2 |
| Good & Gather Uncured Calabrese Salami, Prosciutto & Capocollo Tray | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.2 |
| Good & Gather Everything Crackers | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4.2 |
| Good & Gather Double Crème Brie | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.0 |
| Good & Gather Himalayan Salted Dark Chocolate Almonds | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Good & Gather Charcuterie Bites | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3.7 |
| Good & Gather Water Crackers | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3.5 |
Building a board from these
For 8 people as the party food, plan about 1½ pounds each of cheese and meat. Good & Gather has one brie, so add a cheddar and a Gouda from the cheese case. Use four of the 6 oz meat trays, both crackers, the glazed pecans and grapes. Put the onion dip and a bag of kettle chips at one end.
Use our Party Planner for exact amounts for your guest count.
What to skip
- The Good & Gather gluten-free multigrain rice crackers. The Takeout called them bland with a stale finish. For gluten-free guests, see our gluten-free crackers guide.
- Produce for the board, if your store's is weak. Daily Meal cites a Consumer Reports survey that ranked Target low for produce quality. Check grapes and berries closely, or buy fruit elsewhere.
See every ranked guide on our charcuterie buying guides page.
Target charcuterie questions
What is the best Target cheese for a charcuterie board?
Good & Gather Double Crème Brie is the best-rated store-brand cheese for a board at Target, at about $5.29 for 8 oz. Add a cheddar or Gouda from the cheese case, since Target has no cheese counter.
Does Target sell charcuterie trays?
Yes. Good & Gather sells 6 oz meat trays, such as Calabrese salami, prosciutto and capocollo, plus small single-serve charcuterie bites.
How much does a Target charcuterie board cost?
A board for 8 as the party food, with brie and two more cheeses, four meat trays, two crackers, pecans, grapes and a dip, comes to roughly $65 to $80 at Target's listed prices.
What are the best crackers at Target for a charcuterie board?
The Good & Gather Fig and Olive Mini Artisanal Crisps for soft cheese, and Good & Gather Everything Crackers for cheddar, cream cheese and dips.
Sources
- Target: Good & Gather Fig and Olive Mini Artisanal Crisps
- Target: Good & Gather Everything Crackers
- Target: Good & Gather Double Crème Brie
- Target: Good & Gather Glazed Pecans
- Target: Good & Gather Uncured Calabrese Salami, Prosciutto & Capocollo Tray
- Daily Meal: 5 Groceries To Buy At Target And 4 To Skip
- Daily Meal: 22 Best Good & Gather Snacks To Buy At Target
- The Takeout: 12 Target Good & Gather Snacks Ranked Worst To Best
- Today: 18 snacks worth trying from Target's Good & Gather line (sponsored by Target)
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