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Best Easy Smoky Football Charcuterie Cups

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These portable, pre-portioned charcuterie cups are packed with smoky meats, creamy cheese, crunchy nuts, and sweet dried fruit. Perfect for game day, they come together in under 15 minutes and are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

  • Smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • Smoked turkey or ham, cut into bite-sized cubes or ribbons
  • Prosciutto or speck (optional)
  • Smoked gouda, cubed
  • Sharp white cheddar, cubed
  • Smoked mozzarella pearls (optional)
  • Smoked almonds
  • Pumpkin seeds or pepitas, toasted
  • Mini pretzel twists
  • Dried apricots, halved
  • Dried cherries or cranberries
  • Honey or fig jam
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Smoky paprika
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Cube smoked gouda and sharp white cheddar into ½-inch cubes. Slice smoked sausage into ¼-inch rounds. Tear prosciutto into rough strips. Halve dried apricots. Measure almonds and pumpkin seeds.
  2. Layer the cups: Place 3-4 smoked sausage rounds at the bottom of each cup. Add 4-5 cheese cubes (mix of gouda and cheddar). Add a few prosciutto strips, letting them curl up the sides.
  3. Add crunch and sweetness: Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon smoked almonds and 1 teaspoon pumpkin seeds per cup. Tuck in 2-3 dried apricot halves and a small handful of dried cherries. Shake gently to settle.
  4. Top with pretzels and garnish: Stick 2-3 mini pretzel twists into each cup at an angle. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon honey or a small dollop of fig jam in the center. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, a light dusting of smoky paprika, and a small rosemary sprig.
  5. Chill or serve immediately: Serve within an hour of assembly, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Leave pretzels and garnish off until serving to keep them crunchy.

Notes

For best flavor, use naturally smoked cheeses and meats. Leave about ½ inch of space at the top of each cup to prevent spilling. The honey drizzle is highly recommended for a sweet-salty finish. These cups taste best about an hour after assembly, at room temperature. Do not microwave leftovers.

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