Create a fun and easy Halloween charcuterie board featuring crunchy pretzel sticks bundled like bone piles, paired with sharp cheese and tasty dips.
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Servings: 8 bone stacks
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
Pretzel Sticks:
- 1 large bag of thick or standard pretzel sticks
Cheese Strings:
- 1 package string cheese (peeled into thin strips) or white candy laces
Dips and Pairings
- 1 cup yellow mustard or honey mustard dip
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese cubes
- 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts or mixed nuts
- 1 bowl freshly popped popcorn
- Sliced dry salami or cured meats (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Cheese Ties: If you are using string cheese, carefully peel it apart into thin, flexible strings. If using candy laces, cut them into manageable lengths for tying.
- Bundle the Pretzel Sticks: Take a handful of several pretzel sticks and group them together in small vertical bundles that resemble little stacks of wood or bone piles.
- Secure the Bundles: Wrap a thin cheese string or candy lace tightly around the center of each pretzel bundle, tying it off with a neat knot or bow to hold the stack together.
- Arrange on the Board: Place your finished pretzel clusters evenly across a large wooden charcuterie board or serving platter.
- Add the Dips: Set a bowl of mustard dip right in the center of the board as the focal point for easy dipping.
- Fill in the Gaps: Scatter cubes of sharp cheddar, roasted peanuts, cured meats, and a bowl of popcorn around the pretzel stacks to create a full, abundant Halloween spread.
Notes
Lavanda's Pro Tips
- Use very thin cheese strings or soft licorice laces so they tie snugly around the pretzels without snapping them.
- Assemble the pretzel bundles just before serving to keep the pretzels nice and crunchy.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g