How to Make an Easy Cheese Board in 10 Minutes

Here are the tips and tricks on how to make a KILLER cheese board! So easy, beautiful and well-balanced!

I’ve never met a cheese board I didn’t like. And since June happens to be National Dairy Month, I thought I would share some essentials to get started.

Whether it’s a super fancy cheese board with over a dozen different types of cheeses or a simple one with a smooth stilton and some cucumbers.

No. There’s absolutely no discrimination, big or small, when it comes to a cheese board. And with these tips, you can make a killer cheese board appropriate for any occasion.

Whether you have 5 guests, 20, or just yourself. Yes, I make a cheese board for one. Well, does Butters count?

Nonetheless.

Here’s what you need to create that epic cheese board!

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For starters, you’ll need an actual cheese board. You can get any size – wood, marble or slate. You can find great economical boards here. And you’ll need cheese knives so you can serve each cheese with its own knife – we don’t want flavor-mingling here!

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You want a variety of textures here. With so many brands of cheeses out there, you want to make sure you select one from a dairy farm that is responsibly produced, which is basically any cheese on the market. Be sure to pick a cheese that is fresh and nutrient-rich. You’ll be able to taste the difference. And with all this cheese talk, I think I want to visit one of these dairy farms to show you want I mean. Fun fact, dairy farms today are operating with a 63% smaller carbon footprint than back in 1944. Crazy, right?

• Soft: burrata, mozzarella, brie, humboldt fog
• Semi-Soft: stilton, roquefort, Gorgonzola, Fontina
• Semi-Hard: manchego, Swiss, provolone, comte
• Hard: cheddar, parmesan, pecorino, Asiago

The side kicks
You can’t forget the accompaniments – they go with the cheese and add a pop of color to your board, creating that “hot mess” look.

• Bread/Crackers: baguette, ciabatta, bread sticks, crostini, multigrain crackers, water crackers, parmesan crisps
• Fresh fruits: raspberries, tangerines, pear, grapes, olives, cornichon pickles
• Dried fruits: apricots, figs
• Nuts: almonds, marcona almonds, cashews
• Spreads: apricot spread, chutney, honey
• Garnish: rosemary

Check out the many ways dairy makes your life a delight here.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by America’s Dairy Farm Families and Importers, in partnership with the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. As always, I only partner with brands that I love and truly believe in, allowing me to create more quick and easy recipes to get us through the week without breaking the bank. All opinions expressed are my own.