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Turn anyone's scowl into a big smile and celebrate the spirit of Christmas with this adorable Grinch Charcuterie Board. Made with southwest flavors such as guacamole, chorizo, cheese, and chips, this appetizer tray will add a bit of whimsy to any holiday table.
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This Grinch Charcuterie Board comes to life by using festive holiday colors such as red and green. Surround the Grinch face with your favorite southwestern snacks to create an appetizer tray your friends and family will love!
Recipe Ingredients
To make the Grinch
- Guacamole - one store bought container of guacamole to make the Grinch's face.
- Monterey Jack Cheese - cubed Monterey Jack Cheese is used for the hat brim.
- Dried Chorizo - also used for the hat.
- Cucumber - sliced, for the pom pom on the hat.
- Red Bell Pepper - for his large grin.
- Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper - used for the Grinch's eyes.
- Black Olives - use one olive to finish the eyes.
For the rest of the appetizer board
- Tortilla Chips
- Takis Rolled Tortilla Chips - pretzel sticks or any other favorite chips you like can also be used.
- Green Bell Pepper - sliced
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Green Olives
- Pickled Jalapeño Slices
- Cilantro
Step-by-step Instructions
Spread the guacamole into the center of a large serving board or platter and form the shape of the Grinch's face.
Cover well with plastic wrap if you are not ready to use right away. You want to prevent the guacamole from browning.
Use a table knife or the end of a chopstick to outline the features of the face.
Cut two small almond shapes from the orange or yellow bell pepper to be the Grinch’s eyes and place it on the guacamole. Cut a black olive in half to make the Grinch's pupils, placing the olives on the eyes.
Place the cubed white cheese above the face to make the brim of the hat. Next, add the dried chorizo into the shape of a Santa's hat.
Add slices of cucumber to make the pom pom on the hat.
Use sliced red bell pepper to make the large grin.
Use the remaining ingredients to surround the Grinch's face and complete this fun party tray.
From the Grinch's big grin to his festive hat, everyone is sure to love this Grinch Charcuterie Board and will be talking about it into the new year!
If you enjoy making this Grinch Charcuterie Board check out thisAntipasto Wreath Charcuterie Boardand thisChristmas Tree Charcuterie Board! And for dessert, this Rudolph Dessert Board.
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Grinch Charcuterie Board
This Grinch Charcuterie Board appetizer tray will make everyone smile! Guacamole, cheese, chorizo, and chips come together in a festive way.
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Print Rate
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours hours
Rest Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 hours hours 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Keri Hix
Ingredients
TO MAKE THE GRINCH
- Guacamole one store bought container of guacamole to make the Grinch's face.
- Monterey Jack Cheese cubed Monterey Jack Cheese is used for the hat brim.
- Dried Chorizo also used for the hat.
- Cucumber sliced, for the pom pom on the hat.
- Red Bell Pepper for his large grin.
- Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper used for the Grinch's eyes.
- Black Olives use one olive to finish the eyes.
FOR THE REST OF THE APPETIZER BOARD
- Tortilla Chips
- Takis Rolled Tortilla Chips or pretzel sticks
- Green Bell Pepper sliced
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Green Olives
- Pickled Jalapeño Slices
- Cilantro
Instructions
Spread the guacamole into the center of a large serving board or platter and form the shape of the Grinch's face.
Cover well with plastic wrap if you are not ready to use right away. You want to prevent the guacamole from browning.
Use a table knife or the end of a chopstick to outline the features of the face.
Cut two small almond shapes from the orange or yellow bell pepper to be the Grinch’s eyes and place it on the guacamole.
Cut a black olive in half to make the Grinch's pupils, placing the olives on the eyes.
Place the cubed white cheese above the face to make the brim of the hat.
Next, add the dried chorizo into the shape of a Santa's hat.
Add slices of cucumber to make the pom pom on the hat.
Use sliced red bell pepper to make the large grin.
Use the remaining ingredients to surround the Grinch's face and complete this fun party tray.
Notes
Serve extra veggies and chips on the side of the platter in small bowls.
Store any leftovers well covered in the refrigerator.
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