Quick Answer: The best Walmart item for a charcuterie board is the Marketside Parmigiano Reggiano wedge (4.8 out of 5): real 24-month Parmigiano for about $8. Best soft cheese: Marketside Triple Crème Brie. Best meat: Marketside Sliced Prosciutto. A board for 6 from these picks costs about $35.
Walmart isn't known for fancy cheese, but its specialty cheese case and Marketside store brand have enough good picks to build a board for about $35. Few food sites have taste-tested Walmart's cheeses, so these rankings lean on Walmart's own shopper ratings, ingredients and price.
How we ranked these: these are researched picks, not a side-by-side tasting. We scored each product on published taste tests, awards and shopper ratings, its ingredients, price and how easy it is to find, plus how it behaves on a board. Store stock changes, especially for seasonal items, so check your local store. Sources are listed at the end, and the full method is on our buying guides hub. Prices and stock last checked October 2026.
Our picks at a glance
| Pick | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best overall: Marketside Parmigiano Reggiano, 24 months ($) | ★★★★★ 4.8 |
| Best soft cheese: Marketside Triple Crème Brie ($) | ★★★★½ 4.3 |
| Best meat: Marketside Sliced Prosciutto ($) | ★★★★☆ 3.9 |
The full ranking
| Product | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Marketside Parmigiano Reggiano, 24 months ($) | ★★★★★ 4.8 | Breaking into chunks |
| 2. Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs ($) | ★★★★½ 4.3 | A spreadable cheese |
| 3. Marketside Triple Crème Brie ($) | ★★★★½ 4.3 | The soft cheese |
| 4. Sartori Merlot BellaVitano ($$) | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | A crowd-pleaser |
| 5. Marketside Blue Cheese Wedge ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.0 | The blue cheese |
| 6. Good Thins crackers ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.0 | Thin, light crackers |
| 7. DeLallo Pitted Olive Jubilee ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.0 | The olives |
| 8. Castello Havarti ($) | ★★★★☆ 3.9 | A mild cheese |
| 9. Marketside Sliced Prosciutto ($) | ★★★★☆ 3.9 | The main meat |
| 10. Marketside Peppercorn Salami ($) | ★★★½☆ 3.6 | A second meat |
1. Marketside Parmigiano Reggiano, 24 months
★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 · Best overall · Best for: Breaking into chunks · $ budget
A 6 oz wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano aged 24 months, about $7.96, rated 4.6 out of 5 by more than 850 Walmart shoppers.
- Why we like it: Real aged Parmigiano for a low price.
- Keep in mind: Very hard. Break it into rough chunks with a knife tip.
- Where to find it: Walmart specialty cheese case.
2. Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs
★★★★½ 4.3 out of 5 · Best for: A spreadable cheese · $ budget
The herbed spreadable cheese, used on both boards in Ain't Too Proud To Meg's Walmart board guide.
- Why we like it: Guests always finish it.
- Keep in mind: Crumbly, so give it its own small plate.
- Where to find it: Walmart specialty cheese case.
3. Marketside Triple Crème Brie
★★★★½ 4.3 out of 5 · Best soft cheese · Best for: The soft cheese · $ budget
A 4 oz wedge of very rich brie for about $3.24, rated 4.3 out of 5 by more than 550 Walmart shoppers.
- Why we like it: A soft, rich cheese for very little.
- Keep in mind: Small, so buy two wedges for 8 or more guests.
- Where to find it: Walmart specialty cheese case.
4. Sartori Merlot BellaVitano
★★★★☆ 4.2 out of 5 · Best for: A crowd-pleaser · $$ mid-range
A Wisconsin cheese between a cheddar and a Parmesan, with a rind soaked in Merlot. Ain't Too Proud To Meg found it for about $5.48 sliced.
- Why we like it: Award-winning maker, easy to like.
- Keep in mind: The wine flavor is on the rind and edges.
- Where to find it: Walmart specialty cheese case.
5. Marketside Blue Cheese Wedge
★★★★☆ 4.0 out of 5 · Best for: The blue cheese · $ budget
A 4 oz wedge for about $3.87, rated 4.4 out of 5 by more than 650 Walmart shoppers.
- Why we like it: A cheap, small wedge, so nothing goes to waste.
- Keep in mind: Strong for some guests. Put honey next to it.
- Where to find it: Walmart specialty cheese case.
6. Good Thins crackers
★★★★☆ 4.0 out of 5 · Best for: Thin, light crackers · $ budget
Thin, crisp crackers made from rice, corn or potato depending on the flavor, which Ain't Too Proud To Meg used for her Walmart board, about $3.58 a box.
- Why we like it: Light and crisp, with flavors that suit cheese.
- Keep in mind: Too thin for very firm cheese.
- Where to find it: Walmart cracker aisle.
7. DeLallo Pitted Olive Jubilee
★★★★☆ 4.0 out of 5 · Best for: The olives · $ budget
A mix of pitted olives, about $4.94, from Ain't Too Proud To Meg's Walmart board.
- Why we like it: Pitted, so guests aren't stuck with pits.
- Keep in mind: Drain well before it goes on the board.
- Where to find it: Walmart olive and deli section.
8. Castello Havarti
★★★★☆ 3.9 out of 5 · Best for: A mild cheese · $ budget
Creamy, mild Danish-style Havarti, about $4.96 sliced in Ain't Too Proud To Meg's guide.
- Why we like it: Mild enough for kids and cautious eaters.
- Keep in mind: Sliced Havarti sticks together. Fold the slices.
- Where to find it: Walmart specialty cheese case.
9. Marketside Sliced Prosciutto
★★★★☆ 3.9 out of 5 · Best meat · Best for: The main meat · $ budget
3 oz of sliced prosciutto for about $4.47, rated 4.4 out of 5 by Walmart shoppers.
- Why we like it: Cheap, and easy to drape or fold into roses.
- Keep in mind: Small pack. Buy one per 3 to 4 guests.
- Where to find it: Walmart specialty cheese and deli case.
10. Marketside Peppercorn Salami
★★★½☆ 3.6 out of 5 · Best for: A second meat · $ budget
Peppered salami for about $4.24, used on both boards in Ain't Too Proud To Meg's guide.
- Why we like it: Cheap and peppery.
- Keep in mind: Few published reviews.
- Where to find it: Walmart specialty cheese and deli case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketside Parmigiano Reggiano, 24 months | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.8 |
| Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4.3 |
| Marketside Triple Crème Brie | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.3 |
| Sartori Merlot BellaVitano | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.2 |
| Marketside Blue Cheese Wedge | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.0 |
| Good Thins crackers | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.0 |
| DeLallo Pitted Olive Jubilee | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.0 |
| Castello Havarti | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3.9 |
| Marketside Sliced Prosciutto | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3.9 |
| Marketside Peppercorn Salami | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3.6 |
Building a board from these
For 6 people, buy the Parmigiano, the triple crème brie and Boursin, the prosciutto and peppercorn salami, Good Thins, the olives, and grapes and raspberries from produce. Ain't Too Proud To Meg's similar Walmart boards came to about $32 to $35 before tax.
Plan on about 3 oz of cheese and 3 oz of meat per guest when the board is the party food, or 2 oz each before a meal. For more cheap boards, see our budget charcuterie board and the $20 charcuterie board challenge.
Shopping tips
- Find the specialty case. In many stores the specialty cheeses are in a case near produce or the deli, separate from the dairy aisle.
- Skip the cubed trays for a nice board. The Marketside cubed meat and cheese tray is a top-rated quick snack on Walmart, but wedges cut by hand look and taste better.
- Know the trade-off. The Takeout ranked Walmart last of 13 chains for cheese selection, because it carries few artisan cheeses. For value and a quick, good board, the picks above are enough.
See every ranked guide on our charcuterie buying guides page.
Walmart charcuterie questions
What is the best Walmart cheese for a charcuterie board?
The Marketside Parmigiano Reggiano wedge, aged 24 months and rated 4.6 out of 5 by Walmart shoppers. For a soft cheese, the Marketside Triple Crème Brie.
How much does a Walmart charcuterie board cost?
About $32 to $35 for a board for 6 with three cheeses, two meats, crackers, olives and fruit.
Where are the charcuterie cheeses at Walmart?
Usually in a specialty cheese case near produce or the deli, not in the dairy aisle with the shredded and sliced cheese.
Sources
- Walmart: Marketside Specialty Cheese & Charcuterie (ratings and prices)
- Ain't Too Proud To Meg: How to Create a Walmart Charcuterie & Cheese Board
- The Takeout: 13 Grocery Store Chains, Ranked By Their Cheese Selection
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