Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Ideas

By: Britni Vigil

11/06/2023Updated: 11/06/2023

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If you’re looking for the ultimate collection of Thanksgiving charcuterie board ideas, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve scoured the internet to come up with the best charcuterie boards that either have a Thanksgiving theme or ones that would just make the perfect appetizer for before you eat Thanksgiving dinner!

So whether you want a board that says Happy Thanksgiving or a board for the holiday season that includes various folds of turkey meat, here are plenty of great options to choose from!

collage of thanksgiving charcuterie boards

Easy Thanksgiving Charcuterie Boards

Charcuterie boards have become more and more popular over the past few years and for good reason. They’re a great way to serve up in a variety of food items in an impressive and beautiful way.

Last year I made the most amazing Grinch charcuterie board for Christmas and a really fun Halloween snack board.

This year I’m in charge of bringing a Thanksgiving charcuterie board full of appetizers and snacks for people before the main event.

And if you’re in the same boat, then hopefully this collection will give you some ideas because Thanksgiving is a food holiday and these boards will impress even the pickiest of critics. The hardest part will be choosing which board to make for your guests.

Looking at someone else’s board makes it even to make your own Thanksgiving charcuterie board so hopefully this post will make it easy for you to pick and choose ideas to put together the perfect charcuterie platter for your Thanksgiving gathering!

Traditional Thanksgiving Charcuterie Boards

You can’t go wrong by starting off with the classics. These boards are beautiful and filled with fall goodies. With so many great ideas and delicious snacks, it’ll be hard to narrow down which board you want to recreate. And there’s no wrong way to create a board so feel free to use your creativity however you want!

rectangular board with leaf crackers, cookies, and other fall colored snacking items

It's easy to fall in love with all the little details of this beautiful fall charcuterie board. This board perfectly combines fall flavors with a collection of sweets paired with salty snacks.

round board with fruits, crackers, and jams

Not only is this board beautiful and vegan but it can be easily recreated. And since this board is focused on the fall colors rather than fall-themed snacks, this board can be made by anyone by simply going to the store.

fall colored board with seasonal snack items

Meat And Cheese Board

Start with your large items first like they did with the wheel of brie cheese, mini pumpkins, and bowls of pomegranates and nuts! This board is then finished with other delicious Thanksgiving snacks like meats, cheeses, and of course crackers!

pumpkin dip center with variety of dippers

Little Bit Of Everything

This big board is a one-stop shop for any type of snacker. Whether you are looking for a sweet treat or savory meats, this easy Thanksgiving charcuterie board has it all.

charcuterie board with leaf snacks and chocolate turkies

Maple Leaf Cut Out

The best part of this board is the cheese cut out of the leaf. It's such a fun idea that makes it easy to incorporate fall into the board. Oh and those maple leaf cookies, I'll take a dozen of those please!

variety of vegetables, cheese, and crackers on a round board

Roasted Vegetables

This is a great Thanksgiving board for smaller groups or foodies. It's also a fun way to incorporate your favorite fall appetizers onto a board and show off your cooking skills. You could even add a tray within a tray of these roasted root veggies if you want!

variety of snacking items on round board

This gorgeous harvest themed board includes fall fruit, large items like pumpkins for decorations, and Thanksgiving appetizers like meats and cheeses in one beautiful board!

round cheese board with fruits, pretzels, cheese, and meats

Simple And Beautiful

A great simple board that focuses on simple snacks that people enjoy, without offering too much food before Thanksgiving dinner. I love the combo of sweet and salty options.

Uniquely Plated Thanksgiving Boards

I love the look of traditional charcuterie boards, but sometimes you just need to mix it up a bit. These clever boards give new life to the standard cheese plates.

cardboard letters that spell THANKFUL filled with variety of snack letters

An easy cheese board twist that uses cardboard letters instead of a traditional charcuterie board. This works for any word you want and can be filled with whatever snacks you want. You can get the empty letter boxes on Amazon here.

decorative cornucopia stuffed with fruits, cheese, and jams

Cornucopia Decor

This board is filled with different types of cheeses, meats, and fruits coming out of a perfectly placed cornucopia. It's a great way to use holiday decor as part of the board.

bread cornucopia with cheese and meat board snacks

Keto-Friendly Board

This keto-friendly board highlights fresh fruits, a variety of meats, delicious cheeses, and a baked cornucopia. One of my best tips for creating charcuterie boards is to make sure there's something for everyone and this board has it!

large bread cornucopia stuffed with cheese and meats

Bread Cornucopia

This board looks like a Thanksgiving feast. With a little bit of everything, this beautiful board is a great option for hungry guests to snack on before the main course. Notice that there aren't any empty spaces – a full charcuterie board looks best!

cheeseboard with meat, cheese, and fruits and THANKFUL letter made from cheese

This Thanksgiving cheese board stands out with its clever hard cheese letters. It's a simple yet effective way to elevate a seasonal charcuterie board with things you can get from your local grocery store plus some letter cookie cutters.

mini bread cornucopia filled with fruit and meats

Mini Cornucopia Boards

There is no rule saying that a gorgeous Thanksgiving charcuterie board has to be big. In this case, these mini cornucopias make the perfect individual charcuterie boards that everyone will love.

Turkey Boards

Very few things represent Thanksgiving more than a turkey. These boards are all about making turkey the focal point, and not just on the dinner table. Watch as these delicious boards disappear before you can even carve your turkey.

fruit turkey with candy feathers

This dessert board is filled with candies and easy-to-grab sweets. It's a great option if you want something sweet to offer guests but don't want it to replace a dessert course entirely. Plus, this one requires zero cooking – a win for everyone!

fruit turkey body with layered cheese and meat feathers

Snacking Turkey

This clever board is a perfect way to offer sweet snacks for turkey day while nailing the Thanksgiving theme. It is also really easy to replicate with items readily available.

meat and cheese layered as feathers with cheese turkey body

This is a cute turkey board that can be made in minutes. It's a great way to offer a snack board without taking time away from making all the other delicious food! If you're looking for an easy Thanksgiving appetizer, this is an easy go-to!

Turkey Cookie Center

I love the turkey cookie center and the easy-to-follow video of putting the board together. If you can't find someone to make a turkey cookie, you could swap it out for these festive Nutter Butter turkey cookies.

fruit turkey with cracker and cheese feathers

Cracker Feathers

Great use of crackers and sliced cheese to make this adorable turkey cheese plate. This board does a great job of using fewer ingredients to make it budget-friendly.

pear turkey body with crackers cheese and meat feathers

This holiday charcuterie board cleverly combines, meats, cheese, crackers, and candy corn to create a turkey you won't want to eat because it's so cute! But you should because it's one of the best Thanksgiving appetizers out there!

red apple turkey with cheese and meat feathers

Cheese and Vegetable Feathers

This is another simple turkey board using a variety of meats, cheese, fruits, and vegetables. I love this one because of how many great ideas there are for different types of feathers, not just slices of cheese!

meat turkey with cheese and vegetable feathers

I love the simplicity of this board. It's great for families with kids or anyone looking to save money during the holidays. It's the easiest way to make a Thanksgiving cheese board with not a lot of time or effort.

brie cheese with turkey cutout and variety of dipping items around it

This is a great way to add a turkey to the center of snack boards without having to spend extra time creating a turkey out of food.

dip with eyes and vegetables to look like a turkey and variety of dippers

This is another great simple board that anyone can make. If you're a hummus lover, no worries, use your favorite dip then simply add a face and dipper feathers. Finish it off by adding seasonal fruits or stacks of fruit that you know your guests will enjoy!

Thanksgiving Dessert Boards

Dessert is a huge part of Thanksgiving. While you can’t skip the pumpkin pie (or apple pie if that’s your thing) there are no rules saying you have to serve it the same way your Grandma does. Instead, mix it up with these delicious dessert board ideas.

various mini pies with bowl of whipped cream topping

Serving individual pies is a delicious way to offer the classic Thanksgiving dessert on a charcuterie board. The board gets better with optional pie toppings and fresh fruits.

orange and white colored snack with pumpkin decoration on round board

This clever board is a perfect way to offer sweet snacks for turkey day while nailing the Thanksgiving theme. It is also really easy to replicate with items readily available.

variety of cookies in box with dipping sauce

The simplicity of this particular board makes it a great option. Simply layer a few of your favorite fall treats with a festive dip then you're ready to go. It's a great option for smaller gatherings.

circular board with pie and other sweets

Everything Sweet

There is no shortage of sweet treats on this dessert charcuterie board. Mini pies, donuts, meringues, cookies, and so much more all work together beautifully in this simple fall board. My pumpkin cookies, pumpkin cupcakes, or even pumpkin balls would go really well on this board!

snacking board with orange and white colors

Simple And Sweet

Not all charcuterie boards need to be fancy. This board is filled with fall snacks everyone loves to eat and is accented by a few simple mini pumpkins. Adding in this pumpkin dip is another great way to highlight the Thanksgiving theme.

large pies with with variety of desserts on large board

You can't have a Thanksgiving dessert board without pie and this board does a great job of highlighting the favorite dessert. Two large pies make up the majority of the board with mini hand pies and other complementary sweets filling in the remaining blank spaces.

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More Thanksgiving Recipes

If you need some ideas of things to put on your Thanksgiving charcuterie boards, these would all make a great addition!

Chocolate covered strawberry turkeys – these cute turkey treats would be perfect on a Thanksgiving dessert board!
Pie crust cookies – these would be perfect on a pie board or snack board of any kind!
Thanksgiving Oreo balls – these darling Oreo balls look just like acorns, perfect for any fall or harvest board!
Thanksgiving rice krispy treats – add these to a snack board, a Thanksgiving dessert board, or a pie board and watch them disappear in minutes!
Pumpkin blondies – pumpkin and chocolate chip combined into the most delicious bars, these are perfect for any of these sweet boards!

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