The pandemic sparked a whole slew of food inventions, frompancake cerealtocloud breadtowhipped coffee. But our favorite by a mile isjarcuterie, single-servingcharcuterie boardspacked into cute little jars or containers. Also called graze bouquets, jarcuterie is the socially distant cheese board we didn’t know we needed (no communal tongs or knives here, folks). After seeing countless amazing ideas onTikTok, we were inspired to come up with some of our own, based on flavor combos we love. Here, seven themed jarcuterie ideas that are too delicious (and Insta-worthy) not to try.
7 Jarcuterie Ideas That Are Too Epic (and Adorable) Not to Try
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Published Feb 17, 2021
Kaitlyn Collins
1. The Jalapeño Popper
For those who like it hot. It’s no surprise this appetizer is a timeless favorite: Cream cheese is just the cool, rich match for spicy jalapeños. With this recipe, you can indulge in the classic combo without all the messy frying.
Instructions
Fry a few slices ofbacon. While they cook, combinecream cheese,shredded cheddaranddiced jalapeñoin a bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Pat the bacon slices dry and crumble them. Take a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture, wet your (washed!) hands with a bit of water and roll it into a small ball. Roll the ball in the bacon bits and stick them with toothpicks, repeating until you’ve used all the cream cheese. Take your jar and add a layer ofjalapeño kettle-cooked potato chipsto the bottom. Fill the rest of the jar withseeded crackers, cubed cheddar cheeseand the cream cheese balls.
Kaitlyn Collins
2. The Italian Deli
When it comes to cheese boards, prosciutto is that b**** for a reason. It’s sweet, salty and goes beautifully with soft and hard cheeses alike. Here, we pair it with Italian cheeses and other antipasto favorites.
Instructions
Sliceprovoloneandpecorino Romanohowever you’d like (cubes, slices, triangles—you name it). Take a few slices ofprosciuttoand roll each one into a cylinder-like shape so it can stand up straight in the jar. Skewerpepperonciniandroasted red pepperson toothpicks. Fill the bottom of the jar with pieces ofcrusty Italian bread(or prop a piece on the rim of the jar). Fill in the rest of the jar with the skewered ingredients and cheese.
Kaitlyn Collins
3. The Taco Tuesday
If you really want to wow your guests, look no further than this Mexican-inspired number that boasts tiny versions of your favorite handhelds. Fair warning: You just might want to make a double batch, because odds are everyone will want seconds.
Instructions
Start by making or buying a batch ofmini empanadas(we’re partial to our recipe forbeef empanadas). While they bake, fill the bottom of the jar withtortilla chips. Then, take either a cut piece of a full-size corncob or a fewbaby corn cobs和烧烤。(你也可以只是轻轻布朗them in a grill pan or skillet on the stove.) Roll them inqueso fresco crumblesand top them withcilantro, spices likechile powderorTajínand a spritz oflime, and skewer them to create a mini elote. Top the tortilla chips with freshpico de gallo,guacamoleandquesofresco.最后,道具肉馅卷饼和玉米kewers up in the jar.
Kaitlyn Collins
4. The Pizza Night
Your kids will be psyched to see their favorite dinner’s latest glow-up. Think of this jarcuterie as a deconstructed pizza, plus a few bonus snacks.
Instructions
Place a small cup of warmmarinaraorpestoat the bottom of each jar for dipping. Make or buy a few minigarlic knots(we love thesegarlic “nots”that are stuffed with gooey mozzarella) and skewer them. Make a fewbocconcini(aka fresh pearl mozzarella) skewers as well. Stand the skewers up in the jar alongsidemozzarella cheese sticks, pepperoni sticksand thin, crispybreadsticks.
Kaitlyn Collins
5.希腊
Admit it: We *know* you have a block of feta in your fridge at all times nowadays, thanks toTikTok’s viral baked feta pasta. Dress it up with other Mediterranean favorites for a portable charcuterie that doubles as dinner.
Instructions
Fill a small cup withtzatzikiand place it at the bottom of the jar for dipping. Make a batch ofGreek lemon chickenorgyro meat skewers. Slice a slab of feta, as well as some thin, longcucumbersticks. Stand the skewers, cheese and cucumber up vertically in the jar, along with pittedkalamata olivesstacked on toothpicks. Toast somepita points, spread them withhummusand nestle them in the jar, or cut a slit in each and stick them on the jar’s rim.
Kaitlyn Collins
6. The Brunch
Psst: We know what you’re cooking Sunday morning. This recipe calls on a handful of breakfast essentials and assembles them in a fun way that’s impressive enough to serve to company. (Pro tip: Keep the cooked waffles/French toast sticks and scrambled eggs on a baking sheet in a 200-degree oven until you’re ready to assemble and serve, so they don’t get cold.)
Instructions
Whip up a batch ofFrench toast sticksorcinnamon-sugar waffle quarters(or buy the premade, frozen kind—we won’t tell!). Stand them up in the jar, with or without skewers. Makescrambled eggswithshredded cheddarand put a layer at the bottom of the jar. Fry a few slices ofbacon; while they cook, assemblefruit kebabswith produce of your choice. Skewer or stand the bacon up in the jar alongside the fruit. If you’re feeling extra, finish it off with a skeweredmini biscuit(feel free to spread butter or honey on it, too).
Kaitlyn Collins
7. The Candy Land
Our favorite thing about charcuterie (and consequently, jarcuterie)? Cheese and meat don’tneedto be included. You can go ham with just about any ingredients you can think of, from apancake boardtochocolate charcuterie. This dessert alternative is all about sweets. Might we suggest whipping these up before an epicmovie marathon?
Instructions
Add a layer ofyogurt- or chocolate-covered pretzelsto the bottom of the jar. Next, add a layer ofchocolate trufflesorfun-sized chocolates.Cut up a fewRice Krispie Treats(feel free to use shaped cookie-cutters instead of just slicing them) and skewer them. Fold up a fewSour Strips or gummiesand stick a skewer through them. Position all the skewers in the jar and fill the rest of the space withrock candyandlollipops.
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