Grinch Charcuterie Board
This Grinch Charcuterie Board appetizer tray will make everyone smile! Guacamole, cheese, chorizo, and chips come together in a festive way.
Servings: 8 Servings
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.