Why not turn your next meal into a mac and cheese charcuterie board! Make your own pasta dish and then collect a number of fun toppings and let everyone create their own meal. This board was a huge hit for my 3 kids and was perfect for both my vegetarian daughter and kids who love some of the other fun toppings.
Make this board for a family dinner night or dinner party!
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Ingredients for this Mac and Cheese Charcuterie Board
To make this delicious board you will need to do 2 things: cook mac and cheese and assemble your ingredients.
For this board, I prefer to make stove top mac and cheese instead of baked mac n cheese. There are many delicious recipe for stovetop mac and cheese, one of my favorites is at Joy Food Sunshine. You can make this in advance or make it so it is piping hot and ready to serve with your board.
Next you will need to gather and cook your other ingredients. Here is a list of what I used for this board:
- Chicken – sauteed on the stovetop
- Ham – cubed and warmed
- Breadcrumbs or crackers
- Shredded cheese
- Sausage Pieces warmed
- Bacon
- Broccoli
- Cabbage – cooked with some spices
- Tomatoes
You can easily adjust this list to other favorite ingredients based on your own preference or dietary needs.
Assembling your Mac and Cheese Board
Start by cooking your mac and cheese. While the noodles are cooking begin to cook and assemble your toppings.
Here is a list of what I did:
- Cut up and cooked sausage
- Cut up and cooked chicken on the stovetop (you could also grill this)
- Cooked Bacon
- Crushed crackers
- Cut up and cooked Ham
- Steamed Broccoli
- Cooked cabbage with some oil and garlic
Once you ingredients are prepared, put each ingredient in its own bowl. It’s possible to place these ingredients on a board directly, but I found it easier to put it all on a bowl to make it easier to serve. Try to serve up the meat and other ingredients as warm as possible!
Tips for Serving a Build your Own Mac and Cheese Board
Here are some general tips for serving a Mac and Cheese Board
- Choose a Variety of Cheeses – Offer options like cheddar, gouda, and parmesan for mixing.
- Provide a Base Mac and Cheese – Keep it classic with a simple, creamy mac as the foundation.
- Offer Toppings – Include bacon bits, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and crispy breadcrumbs.
- Add Protein Options – Grilled chicken, pulled pork, or even shrimp are great additions.
- Include Veggie Add-Ins – Roasted broccoli, peas, or spinach for a fresh twist.
- Serve Sauces – Offer hot sauce, BBQ sauce, and pesto for extra flavor.
- Keep it Warm – Use a warming tray to keep everything hot and melty.
Mac and Cheese Board Recipe
Mac and Cheese Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- Chicken – sauteed on the stovetop
- Ham – cubed and warmed
- Breadcrumbs or crackers
- Shredded cheese
- Sausage Pieces warmed
- Bacon
- Broccoli
- Cabbage – cooked with some spices
- Tomatoes
- Mac and Cheese – made on the stovetop
Instructions
- Chicken – sauteed on the stovetop
- Ham – cubed and warmed
- Breadcrumbs or crackers
- Shredded cheese
- Sausage Pieces warmed
- Bacon
- Broccoli
- Cabbage – cooked with some spices
- Tomatoes
