Charcuterie boards are an amazing idea for when you have friends over, go on a picnic or have a romantic movie night. They can be arranged in any way you want and feed just a few people or much more. One thing that will tie a charcuterie board together are crackers, and here’s how to choose the right ones.
You can fill a charcuterie board with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and many other things. To balance out all the delicious flavors, you need something neutral—like some bread or crackers. You’ll never go wrong with plain-flavored crackers as they’ll let the other foods shine. But if you’re up for exploring different possibilities, here are a few options.
Crackers come in many different shapes and sizes, so even if you decide to use the plain ones it doesn’t mean your charcuterie board will be boring. For more flavor, try herb crackers, fig and olive crackers, oat crackers, or crackers with nuts. Make sure the crackers you pick to compliment the meats and cheeses you plan to serve. One way to do this is to try the combinations before serving. It’s a good idea to limit the cracker selection to two or three per board, so you can include a plain flavor and one or two more creative options.
