Best Kid-Friendly Friendsgiving Charcuterie Cups
Individual charcuterie cups that are quick, easy, and perfect for kids. No cooking required, just layer simple ingredients in a cup for a mess-free, crowd-pleasing snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 mini crackers or pretzel sticks per cup
- 4–6 cheese cubes (mild cheddar, Colby Jack, or mozzarella) per cup
- 2–3 small slices deli meat (turkey pepperoni, salami, or ham) per cup
- 3–4 grapes or cherry tomatoes per cup
- Small handful dried cranberries or raisins per cup
- Optional: almonds, cashews, or pumpkin seeds
- Optional: mini chocolate chips or M&Ms
Instructions
- Wash grapes and let dry. Cube cheese into ½-inch pieces. Slice deli meat into strips or fold into triangles.
- Layer 10-12 mini crackers or pretzel sticks at the bottom of each clear plastic cup.
- Add 4-6 cheese cubes, then 2-3 slices of rolled-up deli meat.
- Place 3-4 grapes or cherry tomatoes on top of cheese and meat.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries or raisins over the top. Add nuts or seeds if using.
- Top with a pinch of mini chocolate chips or M&Ms.
- Repeat for all cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep crackers away from wet ingredients to prevent sogginess. Use room-temperature cheese for better flavor. Don’t overfill cups. Check for allergies before serving. Can be made up to 24 hours in advance; add crunchy items just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250300
- Sugar: 1012
- Sodium: 400500
- Fat: 1215
- Saturated Fat: 68
- Carbohydrates: 2530
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 1012
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