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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. It’s the best addition to any cheese board, plus it’s 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!
I’m not sure if I could be more excited about a recipe. This cheese board has Tieghan written all over it. It’s no secret that I love cheese. It’s also no secret that I’m 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. It’s everything and anything you’d ever want out of a holiday appetizer.
Truly a new favorite recipe. I am SO excited to share it with you all today…and 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, I’ve always tried to share some easier recipes. Recipes that are perfect for throwing together in a moment’s notice.
Enter this cheese board, complete with everything you love in a good cheese board, but minus the boring crackers…and 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. It’s a mix of salty, savory flavors, but with a touch of sweetness from the cranberries.
It’s delicious and addicting. Highly recommend doubling the recipe if you’re 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. It’s 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.
It’s 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, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! 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.
Nutrition
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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.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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{This post is sponsored by Chex Cereal. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Half Baked Harvest cooking!}
What would ba good substitute for Brie? Son in law does not are for it.
Hey Jan! Any cheese you all love! I would recommend a creamy goat cheese or burrata cheese. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
I loved this idea and made something similar for my family Christmas. It got raves reviews and will now be the way I assemble my cheese boards! Thank you!
I love that! I am so glad this turned out so well for you, Denise!
Didn’t get a picture of the cranberry thyme Chex Mix before it was devoured! Everyone loved it! Thanks for all the great recipes and Merry Christmas.
I am so glad everyone loved it, Gloria! Thank you so much for making it!
how long will it keep fresh in container?
HI! the Chex mix will keep for up to 4-5 days in a sealed container. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much!! xTieghan ?
Such a stunning cheese board!
Thank you!
Wow that is GORGEOUS!!
Thank you!
Gorgeous! I’ll do a version of this for my Thanksgiving party, which is actually on Saturday. I’m living in Scandinavia, so this isn’t a day off for me. 🙁 But I’m teaching these Viking folks how it’s done in America. 😉 Many of the table offerings are inspired by HBH, some are my own, and the guests have never tried (or even heard of) many of these dishes. 😀 (Should be fun.)
Happy Thanksgiving, Tieghan!!
I hope your guests love this Aline and every other dish you make! Please let me know how everything turns out for you! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well, I hope it was amazing!
If I were to do this Chex Mix in the crock pot (like your other crock pot Chex Mix recipe), would I just add the cranberries and thyme at the end? Or could they go in the crock pot too?
I Would add the thyme to the crockpot, but leave out the cranberries until the end! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much!! xTieghan
This is beautiful, can’t wait to try, where can I get the serving tray.
Hi Linda! I am so glad you love this! Check out the shop page on my website.. You can find almost anything on my blog in there!
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/shop/kitchen/
Every time I look at this picture I see something new and tasty! Thanksgiving menu is set but I might try this for Christmas!
Thank you! I hope you do try this!
This is genius-I can’t believe I haven’t thought of it before!! Looking forward to adding to my cheese boards this holiday season ?
I hope you do! And I hope you love this Angela! Thank you!
Looks great! This is a perfect blueprint to build-your-own cheese board. The Chex Mix makes it so unique.
Thank you so much Megan!
Tieghan, I love your website! You’re a very talented and creative young lady with amazing photography skills. Your photos are so life-like! I look forward to getting your emails everyday as you always have something comforting and new. I love your idea of adding chex mix to the cheese board. Looks so yummy and beautiful at the same time! LoL. Just wanted to thank you for all you do. You have a very elegant way of doing everything. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Wow this is so sweet! I am so glad you love my blog and recipes! Thank you so much!
Where’d you get your serving container? It’s a very lovely presentation!
Hey Julie! The trey is a vintage store find! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much and happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan
thanks for to share
Thank you!