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Kid Friendly Charcuterie Board

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Kid Friendly Charcuterie Board –  the perfect snack, easy lunch or dinner – even for picky eaters! Build your own in under 15 minutes.

tray with kid friendly charcuterie board

This post really doesn’t require a recipe at all. In fact – my favorite thing about it is that the kids can design and assemble it themselves!

Just gather a variety of snacks, place them on a tray or platter and watch kids (large and small) dig in!

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Kids Charcuterie Board with simple, no cook finger foods that even your pickiest eaters will gobble up.

It assembles in minutes – especially with the kids’ help and is a great way to feed them for backyard barbecues, pool parties, easy lunches, movie night or an after school snack.

 

Let’s face it – a charcuterie board is pretty much how kids eat anyway – a little bit of this, a bite of that.

An easy charcuterie board with their favorite foods becomes an epic charcuterie board.

WHAT GOES ON A KID FRIENDLY CHARCUTERIE BOARD?

Below you’ll find suggestions – use any fun foods your kids like that can be enjoyed at room temperature.

  • cheese cubes or string cheese (cheddar or colby jack are good options) – cheese can even be cut in fun shapes
  • different types of yogurt pouches
  • peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (quartered)
  • fresh fruits – strawberries, watermelon, canteloupe, grapes, orange sections
  • applesauce cups
  • fresh vegetables
  • animal, goldfish or other fun kid crackers
  • mini muffins
  • deli meats like rolled salami or turkey
  • popcorn
  • candy corn (think fall)
  • hershey kisses
  • ranch or other dips

If you want something warm in cooler temps, chicken nuggets and pizza rolls would be a great addition.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE A KID FRIENDLY CHARCUTERIE BOARD:

Step 1:

Set out a tray or large board (multiple smaller boards will work too). Look around for what you already have around the house before buying something. 

Step 2: 

Gather the ingredients for your board. Wash (if needed) and prep the ingredients.

Step 3

Add small bowls to the tray for dips and items that won’t stay contained. Ranch dressing is always a hit or this easy, healthy 3-ingredient fruit dip.

Step 4:

Add fresh fruits and vegetables. Baby carrots and sliced mini cucumbers are great for little ones. This is also a great time to get kids involved in meal-making.

Step 5:

Include one or two cheeses and meats you know the kids enjoy. Cheese sticks are a good option that can be cut in half or added whole to the board.

Step 6:

Last, include your kids’ favorite sweet treats then serve and enjoy!

WHEN TO SERVE A KIDS’ CHARCUTERIE BOARD:

There’s really no wrong time but in addition to the ones I mentioned above – backyard barbecues, pool parties, easy lunches or movie night – here are a few other ideas:

  • Holiday party
  • After school snack
  • Birthday party
  • Easy dinner

Fill the board with foods you already know the kids like – and – new foods you want to introduce them to (keeping food allergies in mind).

Sometimes simple ideas are the best ideas. Enjoy!

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Kid Friendly Charcuterie Board

Kid Friendly Charcuterie Board - perfect snack, easy lunch or dinner - build in under 15 minutes.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kid friendly charcuterie board, kids charcuterie board, easy kids charcuterie board, kid friendly recipes, kids recipes, kids summer activities
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • cheeses
  • deli meats
  • fresh fruit
  • fresh vegetables
  • crackers
  • sweet treats
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Instructions

  • Arrange your selected ingredients to a large board or tray then serve!


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  1. Bette says

    July 16, 2022 at 12:08 pm

    So very cute for afternoon school snacks for any age!
    Very clever too!

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    • Bernie says

      July 18, 2022 at 11:50 am

      Thank you Bette! I appreciate the kind words 🙂 — Bernie

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