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This holiday cheese board is THE appetizer of the season. Homemade Chex Party Mix elevates the classic cheese board, replacing bland crackers and stale bread. Itโs the best addition to any cheese board, plus itโs extra festive for the holidays. Fill out your cheese board with your favorite cheeses and seasonal fruits to create the perfect appetizer for all your upcoming dinner parties and gatherings with friends. Nothing will beat this fun appetizer!
Iโm not sure if I could be more excited about a recipe. This cheese board has Tieghan written all over it. Itโs no secret that I love cheese. Itโs also no secret that Iโm a major fan of Chex Party Mix, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas time.
Both cheese and Chex Party Mix are a must at all of our holiday gatherings from Thanksgiving to Christmas. So combining the two was something I should I have thought to do years ago.
Everyone, say hello to the Chex Party Mix cheese board. Itโs everything and anything youโd ever want out of a holiday appetizer.
Truly a new favorite recipe. I am SO excited to share it with you all todayโฆand just in time for Thanksgiving!
Hard to believe, but this is my seventh Thanksgiving here on HBH. Over those years, in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, Iโve always tried to share some easier recipes. Recipes that are perfect for throwing together in a momentโs notice.
Enter this cheese board, complete with everything you love in a good cheese board, but minus the boring crackersโฆand plus this delicious homemade Chex Party Mix.
Yes, yes, yes, cheese and Chex Party Mix. One of the best combos around, which makes for the ultimate holiday snack board.
Start out by making a batch of homemade Chex Party Mix. I switched things up a bit and created a cranberry and thyme Chex Party Mix that pairs perfectly with cheese. Itโs a mix of salty, savory flavors, but with a touch of sweetness from the cranberries.
Itโs delicious and addicting. Highly recommend doubling the recipe if youโre serving more than ten or so people. This Chex Party Mix goes fast!
For the cheese board, I kept things pretty simple and picked up some of my favorite cheeses from the store. A good brie, Merlot, sharp gouda, nutty aged parmesan, and buttery havarti. You can use any mix of cheeses you love most, but I aways recommend a good Brie on any holiday cheese board. Because everyone loves brie! Just be sure to get cheese blocks in different shapes and sizes for a nice variety.
I also added my favorite seasonal fruits: pomegranates, persimmons, pears, and citrus. Add some fig preserves and honeycomb, then finish the board off with salty olives.
What I love about cheese boards is that you can really use a mix of personal favorite cheeses and spreads.
The most important detail about this board is the Chex Party Mix. Itโs an absolute must, and sets this board apart from all other holiday cheese boards. This board will be one that everyone will be taking pictures of for Instagram, and talking about for days on end.
Itโs also addictingly delicious, so festive, super fun, and pretty simple to throw together. Trust me, make this for your Thanksgiving appetizer this year. No one will be disappointed.
If you make this holiday cheese board please be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, donโt forget to also tag me onย Instagram!ย Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Holiday Cheese Board
Ingredients
- 3-4 cheese wedges such as brie, goat cheese, Merlot, and blue cheese
- 6-8 cups Chex Party Mix
- mixed olives
- assorted meats, such as salami, prosciutto, and pepperoni
- assorted fruit, such as pomegranate, pears, citrus, and persimmons
- assorted veggies, such as marinated artichokes, and pickles
- spreads, such as honey, fig preserves, and jams
Instructions
- Arrange the cheese on a large serving board.
- Scatter the Chex Mix around the cheese.
- Add meats, fruits, and spreads as desired.ย
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Cranberry Thyme Chex Party Mix
Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex Cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 2 cups Whole Wheat Chex Cereal
- 2 cups mixed nuts
- 2 cups bite-size pretzels
- 2 cups garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular bagel chips
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. 2. In a large bowl, toss together the Chex Cereals, mixed nuts, pretzels and bagel chips. Set aside.3. In a small bowl, combine the butter, Worcestershire, thyme, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour the butter over the cereal mixture, tossing well for 3-5 minutes or until the cereal mixture is evenly coated. Spread the Chex mix evenly over 2 rimmed baking sheets.4. Transfer to the oven and bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the cranberries. Serve or store-in an airtight container.
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I am excited to try this recipe! Tieghan, can you tell me where your cheese board came from? Itโs not on your site, and wondering if itโs available anywhere still? Iโd love a huge one like this!
Thanks so much Jennifer! So sorry, I found this at a vintage shop:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT