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Skeleton Meat and Cheese Spread Charcuterie Board

This fun and festive skeleton-themed meat and cheese charcuterie board is perfect for Halloween or any spooky gathering. With deli meats, cheeses, and colorful extras arranged in the shape of a skeleton, it's a playful and delicious centerpiece for your party table. No cooking required—just creativity!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 6 People

Equipment

  • 1 large serving board or tray (about 18 x 12 inches)
  • sharp knife
  • 2–3 small bowls (for dips or olives)
  • Mini serving spoons or spreaders
  • Toothpicks or tongs
  • Parchment or wax paper (optional, for easy cleanup)
  • Small cookie cutters (for bone shapes)

Ingredients

Meats:

  • 6 slices salami
  • 6 slices pepperoni
  • 4 slices ham

Cheeses:

  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese for spreading

Crackers and Bread:

  • 10 assorted crackers
  • 1 small baguette sliced

Veggies and Extras:

  • 1/2 cup baby carrots
  • 1/2 cup green grapes
  • 1/2 cup black olives
  • 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers

For the Skeleton Shape:

  • 4 slices sliced mozzarella body, ribs, and skull
  • 2 slices salami eyes and mouth details
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese face and bone highlights
  • 1 mini cheese wheel or hard-boiled egg for the skull
  • 1/4 cup candy eyeballs or raisins optional, for eye decoration

Instructions

  • Place a large clean serving board on your countertop and set out all your ingredients.
  • Slice cheese and meat into desired shapes. Use cookie cutters to make bone shapes if available.
  • For the skeleton’s head, use a mini cheese wheel or a hard-boiled egg. Carve simple eyes and a mouth using a small knife.
  • Begin building the skeleton shape on the board:
  • Use cheese strips or slices for the spine and ribcage.
  • Arrange rolled salami or ham for arms and legs.
  • Use mozzarella slices or sticks to shape bones.
  • Add salami slices for eye and mouth features. Use cream cheese for highlights or details.
  • Surround the skeleton with assorted crackers, sliced baguette, and colorful fruits or vegetables.
  • Fill small bowls with olives, dips, or grapes, and place them around the board.
  • Add toothpicks or small tongs for easy grabbing.
  • Cover the board and refrigerate until ready to serve.