Hosting outside can feel messy when everyone wants something different, but a grilled summer charcuterie board makes serving easy, fun, and beautiful.
This is one of the best food recipes to make when you want something relaxed, easy to serve, and perfect for warm-weather gatherings with family or friends.
It can be hard to plan outdoor food that feels special without keeping you stuck near the backyard grill area all afternoon.
Meats can cool too quickly, cheeses can soften fast, and toppings can get messy when everything sits outside too long.
Guests may also want different flavors, so one plated meal can feel harder to serve for a casual summer gathering.
So, I’m excited to share some tips to help you layer grilled meats, fresh toppings, cheeses, sauces, and bread on one easy board.
Plus, I’m sharing some ideas for keeping everything fresh, arranging the board beautifully, and making it feel effortless for backyard hosting.
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A summer charcuterie board is great for BBQ nights, pool parties, holiday weekends, casual dinners, and afternoons filled with snacks, drinks, and outdoor games.
So, get ready to fire up the grill, gather your favorite summer bites, and make a board everyone will love sharing.
Grilled Summer Charcuterie Board
A grilled board can consist of anything you enjoy grilling on the bbq. You can add all of your favorites to a nice cutting board or platter to share. Creating a grilling charcuterie board makes sharing food with friends and family easy.
Can you put steak on a charcuterie board?
Charcuterie boards can be made for any occasion, if you are having family and friends over for a cookout why not make a steak charcuterie board! This will allow you to showcase your beautifully grilled steak and your side dishes all in one place. Steak is so easy to grill on the bbq making it such an easy ingredient to add to an outdoor charcuterie board.
What cheese is best for steak?
A great cheese pairing for steak is blue cheese. You can add blue cheese crumbles to the top of the steak for a delicious creamy taste. You could also have a wedge salad with your steak with a nice blue cheese dressing. This would make a great side dish for your grilled steak.
There are many other great kinds of cheeses that pair well with steak and typically the light creamy ones are the best.
How far in advance can you make a charcuterie board?
Making a charcuterie board in advance is a great idea, but keep a few things in mind. Make sure to wrap the board tightly to ensure it stays fresh. For this grilling board, it is best to make the steak just before serving to get the best flavor, texture and keep hot. Also, make the bread right before serving so it will be crispy and warm.
Can a charcuterie board be served for dinner?
Serving a charcuterie board for dinner with your family is a GREAT idea! A charcuterie board is all about balance, you want to make sure there is something for everyone on your board. So many other great dinners can be served charcuterie-style such as tacos, nachos, cobb salad, and even burgers.
Grilled Charcuterie Board
If you are ready to serve this board to your guests or family here is a list of ingredients you will need!
Ingredients
- Ribeye Steak season with salt and pepper
- Corn on the Cobb – 4-5 Pieces-brush with olive oil
- 2 Zucchini cut in 1/4″ slices
- 2 Yellow squash cut into 1/4″ slices
- 1/2 lb Shrimp – peeled and deveined
- Loaf French Bread
Bread Dipping Oil
- 1 cup Olive oil
- 1 Clove minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Rosemary
Mushrooms & Onions
- 8 oz Mushrooms sliced
- 2 Shallots sliced thinly
- 1/2 stick Butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Horseradish Sauce
- 1 cup Well-drained prepared horseradish
- ½ cup Sour cream
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Few drops of Tabasco sauce
- Chopped chives
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How to make a grilled cheese board
Step 1: Select your steak + grill it
For this board, I choose to use a ribeye, but with that, you can use your favorite cut of meat; tenderloin, sirloin, new york strip. There are so many options. For my steak, I put a little olive oil on it and simply added kosher salt and fresh ground pepper; salt, and pepper are all you need on a steak to get all the amazing flavors out of it! Once it’s prepared for the grill and your grill is hot, place the steak on the grill and grill to your desired doneness. I like my steak medium-rare, so 4-5 minutes on one side then flip and cook 3-4 mins longer and that’s it!
Step 2: Make horseradish sauce + bread dipping oil
I added a nice sour cream horseradish sauce to accompany the steak. Mix all the ingredients together and top with chopped chives. Dipping your steak in this creamy sauce will give your bite a little kick! Since I wanted to serve bread on this board with the steak, I added an oil dipping sauce. This oil with all the flavorful spices will bring all the flavors on the board together.
Step 3: Cook mushrooms + onions
Combine the ingredients in a saute pan and cook until mushrooms are soft and onions are tender. For a steak topper, I sauteed some mushrooms and onions in butter with salt and pepper and added those to my grilled steak board.
Step 4: Make kabobs
Shrimp and veggie kababs are also a great addition to this board. The idea behind kabobs is layering your foods on a skewer. I love grilled pineapple, squash, onions, mushrooms, peppers, and shrimp (you can use any type of meat/protein). You will want to slice these in mostly equal sizes and layer them on the skewers, almost in a pattern.
Step 5: Grill vegetables
I choose grilled corn with corn holders for a veggie option. Corn is a good solid veggie to grill. Baste it with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then grill it. As you are grilling it, roll it over after a couple of minutes to not overcook it on any side.
Step 6: Grill the bread
Lastly, I sliced and grilled a loaf of french bread to use with the olive oil dipping sauce (see recipe above). Add a little olive oil to each side of your sliced bread before grilling and place it on your grill. You will want to put the bread on the cooler side of the grill so the bread doesn’t burn or get too charred.
How to make a bbq cheese board:
A BBQ board is great for hot summer days and nights. BBQ is one of my family’s favorite meals, we enjoy throwing a beef brisket on our smoker and enjoying it with some amazing sides. There are so many meats to barbeque; pork shoulder for pulled pork, pork and beef ribs as well as a smoked whole chicken. Sides to enjoy with your barbequed meats are mustard potato salad, coleslaw, macaroni salad, homestyle mac-and-cheese, and baked beans. Adding some Colby jack cheese, dill pickles, and sliced red onion to this board will be a great fresh crisp addition. Grilled onions and peppers are a flavorful pairing for any grilled or smoked meats. A variety of BBQ sauces on your board is a great way to showcase different flavors; a sweet bbq sauce, spicy bbq sauce, and maybe a vinegar-based bbq sauce will give your family and guest different sauce options.
- Select a nice hearty board to use for serving, you will want a good strong board for this meal since you will be loaded down with meat and all the fixings!
- Decide which meat or meat(s) you will serve. If serving brisket you might want to thinly slice it or serve it chopped for sandwiches or even baked potatoes.
- Add the sides you want to serve to your board, you can place these in cute little dishes to keep them contained on your board.
- Pickles and onions will be a great addition to your BBQ Charcuterie Board, as they pair great with any type of BBQ’ed meats.
- Lastly placing a good bread on your board that will pair well with BBQ, like a bun, white bread, or a ciabatta roll.
Other favorite ingredients for steak charcuterie board:
Some of my favorite foods to add to a Steak Charcuterie board are grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, the grilled steak of course! You could add baked potatoes with all of the condiments for potatoes. Also, any type of dinner bread is a great addition to a steak dinner.
More Charcuterie Board Ideas + Inspiration
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Ingredients
- Ribeye Steak season with salt and pepper
- 4-5 Corn on the Cobb – brush with olive oil
- 2 Zucchini cut in 1/4 slices
- 2 Yellow squash cut in 1/4? slices
- 1/2 lb Shrimp – peeled and deveined
- Loaf French Bread
For Bread Dipping Oil
- 1 cup Olive Oil
- 1 Clove minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Rosemary
For Mushrooms & Onions
- 8 oz Mushrooms sliced
- 2 Shallots sliced thinly
- 1/2 stick Butter
- 1 tsp Worcestershire
- Salt and pepper to taste
Horseradish Sauce
- 1 cup Well-drained prepared horseradish
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Few drops of Tabasco sauce
- Chopped chives
Instructions
- Select your steak + grill it. Put a little olive oil on it and simply added kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Once it’s prepared for the grill and your grill is hot, place the steak on the grill and grill to your desired doneness.
- Make horseradish sauce + bread dipping oil. Mix all ingredients together and top with chopped chives.
- Cook mushrooms + onions. Combine the ingredients in a saute pan and cook until mushrooms are soft and onions are tender. For a steak topper, I sauteed some mushrooms and onions in butter with salt and pepper and added those to my grilled steak board.
- Next make the kabobs. Add vegetables and shrimp to skweres and grill them.
- Grill vegetables. Baste corn with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then grill. As you are grilling it roll it over after a couple of minutes to not overcook it on any side.
- Slice and grill a loaf of french bread to use with the olive oil dipping sauce (see above for ingredients). Add a little olive oil to each side of your sliced bread before grilling and place it on your grill. You will want to put the bread on a cooler side of the grill so the bread doesn’t burn or get too charred.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a grilled summer charcuterie board?
Make a grilled summer charcuterie board by adding grilled meats, vegetables, cheeses, bread, sauces, pickles, fruit, and fresh toppings. Arrange everything in small sections so guests can easily grab, dip, mix flavors, and build their own plates while enjoying summer hosting.
What sauces go with a grilled summer charcuterie board?
Good sauces for a grilled summer charcuterie board include BBQ sauce, chimichurri, ranch, garlic aioli, honey mustard, and steak sauce. Serve sauces in small bowls so guests can dip grilled meats, vegetables, bread, and toppings without making the board messy.
Can you make a grilled summer charcuterie board ahead of time?
Yes, you can prep cheeses, toppings, sauces, bread, pickles, fruit, and vegetables ahead before making a grilled summer charcuterie board. Grill the meat close to serving time so it stays warm, juicy, fresh, and safe for guests to enjoy outside.
How do you keep grilled meat warm on a charcuterie board?
Keep grilled meat warm by placing it on a covered warm tray before adding small portions to the charcuterie board. Refill the board in batches so the meat stays fresh, warm, and safe without sitting outside too long during summer.
How do you serve a grilled charcuterie board for a BBQ party?
Serve a grilled charcuterie board for a BBQ party by placing meats, sauces, toppings, bread, cheese, and vegetables in sections. Set out plates, napkins, serving tongs, and extra sauces nearby so guests can build plates easily while moving around outside.
