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French Bistro Board for Two
Paris without the plane ticket: a bistro plate of pâté, cheese, bread and butter for two.
- Serves
- 2
- Board
- 16″ board
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cost
- $32–$49
- Level
- Intermediate
Get the full plan · $3 Shopping list with amounts, placement and timeline. What's inside
The full plan · $3 · 5-page printable PDF
Build this exact board
This page shows what the board is and why it works. The plan is what you take to the store and the counter:
- The exact shopping list for two, with an amount and an estimated price for every item
- Where every item goes on the board, step by step, and why
- The full 5-step timeline, from fridge to table
- The drink to pour, and a swap for anything your store is out of
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Why it works
A French charcuterie plate is simple on purpose: a soft cheese, a firm one, pâté and a dry sausage, with bread and butter. Creamy brie and nutty Comté cover both cheese styles, and country pâté with saucisson sec covers both meat styles.
Cornichons and Dijon are the sharp, sour notes that cut the fat, and radishes with salted butter are a very French snack on their own. Green grapes or a pear and a Beaujolais keep it light.
Timeline
- Same dayBuy the baguette fresh.
- T–60 minTake out the Comté.
- + 3 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
What's on a French charcuterie board?
Brie or Camembert, Comté, pâté de campagne, saucisson sec or jambon de Paris, baguette, salted butter, cornichons, Dijon mustard, radishes, grapes or a pear and walnuts.
What wine goes with a French board?
Beaujolais (Gamay) or a Côtes du Rhône. Both are fruity and light enough for pâté and soft cheese.
Is pâté safe during pregnancy?
The CDC advises against refrigerated pâté during pregnancy. Shelf-stable canned pâté is the safer choice, or skip it.
The book it's in
Build it exactly, with the book
This board is in Charcuterie Lab: Boards for Two, with 24 more boards for two. The book has the shopping list for two with amounts and prices, the prep countdown, the step-by-step build and the drink to pour.
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Want more ideas? Read The Best Pâté for a Charcuterie Board: What to Buy or Brie on a Charcuterie Board.