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Easy Football Charcuterie Board with Pretzel Bites

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A quick and easy game day snack board featuring warm pretzel bites, creamy cheese sauce, savory meats, and crunchy pickles. Perfect for last-minute hosting or impressing guests without stress.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen pretzel bites
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 pinch coarse sea salt
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
  • 6 ounces Pepper Jack cheese, sliced or cubed
  • 4 ounces spreadable cheese (such as Boursin or garlic herb cheese)
  • 6 ounces salami, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces pepperoni, small slices
  • 1 cup cheese sauce, warmed
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles, small spears or chips
  • 1 cup grapes (red or green)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • Optional: fresh herbs (rosemary or parsley), 1/4 cup almonds or cashews, 1/4 cup mixed olives

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread frozen pretzel bites in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
  2. While hot, transfer pretzel bites to a bowl and drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt if desired. Toss gently and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Cut sharp cheddar into 1/2-inch cubes. Slice Pepper Jack into thin triangles or small rectangles. Remove spreadable cheese from fridge to soften.
  4. Fold or roll salami slices into small cones or ribbons. Tear prosciutto into rough pieces. Leave pepperoni as is.
  5. Warm cheese sauce in microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until warm and smooth. Pour into a small serving bowl. Do the same with mustard if desired.
  6. Place large cutting board or platter on work surface. Position bowls of cheese sauce and mustard in opposite corners or along one side.
  7. Pile warm pretzel bites in the center of the board, leaving space around edges.
  8. Place cheddar cubes, Pepper Jack slices, and spreadable cheese in separate clusters around the pretzel bites.
  9. Arrange salami, prosciutto, and pepperoni in small piles or fan shapes near the cheeses.
  10. Tuck dill pickles, grapes, and cherry tomatoes into gaps between larger items. Scatter fresh herbs or nuts if using.
  11. Step back and adjust any items that look crowded or sparse. Add a small spoon or spreader to the spreadable cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

For make-ahead: prep cheeses, meats, and accompaniments up to 24 hours in advance. Bake pretzel bites and assemble just before serving. Reheat leftover pretzel bites in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes (do not microwave).

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