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Midwest Comfort Charcuterie Board
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Hearty, familiar and proudly unpretentious: summer sausage, Colby Jack and a stack of Club crackers.
- Serves
- 8–12
- Board
- 16–20″ board
- Prep
- 20–25 min
- Cost
- $35–$55
- Level
- Beginner
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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 8–12 guests, 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
- A swap for anything your store is out of, plus optional upgrades
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Why it works
Colby Jack comes from Wisconsin, so anchoring the board with it is a real regional statement. Summer sausage is the star: smoky, tangy and sliced into thick rounds, with smoked cheddar to echo it.
Bologna and beef sticks belong here without apology, and dill pickles, yellow mustard and horseradish give it the sharp, vinegary bite. Cream cheese on a Club cracker is the classic Midwest moment.
Timeline
- T–20 minTake out the meats and cheeses.
- T–15 minSlice the summer sausage and cheddar.
- + 3 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
What's on a Midwest charcuterie board?
Colby Jack, smoked cheddar, cream cheese, summer sausage, beef sticks, bologna, jerky, pickles, apples, grapes, mustard, horseradish and Club or Ritz crackers.
Is this a cheap board?
Yes. It's one of the most affordable boards in the book at about $35 to $55 for 8 to 12 people.
What drink goes with it?
A cold lager or a Wisconsin-style brandy old fashioned.
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