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Witch’s Cauldron Dip Bowl Charcuterie Board

This festive Halloween charcuterie board features a black cauldron dip bowl surrounded by a fun variety of crackers, veggies, and spooky garnishes. It's perfect for parties and super easy to assemble.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 8 People

Equipment

  • 1 large charcuterie board (at least 18x12 inches)
  • 1 cauldron-style dip bowl (holds ~2 cups)
  • 2–3 small serving utensils (spoons or spreaders)
  • 1–2 cheese knives
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 2–3 mini ramekins for small items (nuts, olives, jams)

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
  • 1 packet about 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 20 –30 crackers
  • 1 cup mini pretzels
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 cups purple corn chips

Instructions

  • Set a clean, dry charcuterie board on your surface.
  • Place the cauldron dip bowl in the center of the board.
  • In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, bacon bits, ranch seasoning, and green onions until smooth. Spoon into the cauldron bowl.
  • Arrange crackers, mini pretzels, baby carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, and corn chips around the dip bowl. Group similar items together.
  • Add sliced olives, grapes, or themed garnishes (like bat-shaped crackers or plastic spiders) for a spooky touch.
  • Fill mini ramekins with olives, nuts, or jams as needed and place on the board.
  • Serve immediately with small plates and napkins. Optional: keep extra dip on the side.