Looking for a killer charcuterie recipe? Here's a little secret: the best charcuterie recipe doesn't start with meat, but with cheese. Sure, cured meats like salami, prosciutto or pepperoni are essential to a charcuterie recipe, but those slices of protein alone won't pack the ultimate flavor punch. What makes a charcuterie recipe work is the nutty, tangy goodness and the crumbly, creamy, crystalline textures of a knockout spread of cheeses. Because when you've got cheeses like cheddar, gorgonzola, and Swiss cheese together on one platter, well, that's when the flavor magic happens.
There's no single charcuterie recipe for creating a tasty meat and cheese platter, but we can offer a few tips that will help you create a stunning board every time.
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In Wisconsin, it's no surprise that every charcuterie recipe includes selections of Wisconsin cheese. That's not just playing hometown favorites. We simply know that Wisconsin is home to the tastiest, most award-winning, highest-quality cheese in the world – and who wouldn't want that on their meat and cheese platter?
See, Wisconsin is one of those places that does one thing better than anybody else – we make amazing cheese. That's why we've won more awards than any other state or country on earth. And it's why 90% of the milk from our famed dairyland goes to making cheese. So, when you want your guests to be wowed by your brilliance in building a beautiful meat and cheese board, be sure your charcuterie recipe starts with Wisconsin Cheese.
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