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While you may head to Costco for the fixings of a giant holiday feast, it may not be your first stop when shopping for a charcuterie board. There\u2019s no need to buy a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano <\/a>or 10 pounds of prosciutto, to assemble a bountiful \u2014 and affordable \u2014 charcuterie board from items you can buy at Costco<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n There is no season that makes having a Costco membership<\/a> more valuable than the holidays. With over a decade of bulk shopping<\/a> and <\/em>holiday hosting experience I\u2019ve figured out how to fill my cart strategically so that I\u2019m not hit with sticker shock at the register or too many leftovers once the party is over. I\u2019m convinced that there is no better place to shop than Costco for your holiday charcuterie board. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The selection of gourmet cheeses and charcuterie at Costco remains awe-inspiring, even to longtime members. The warehouse wonder has found the sweet spot of cost and quality, but it usually entails purchasing oversized cheese wedges or poster-size packages of salami. When variety, not quantity, is the main objective, look for multipacks<\/strong>. Although you won\u2019t have as much control over every meat and cheese you serve, your platter will be full and you may discover a new favorite. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Use the same strategy when it comes to nuts and dried fruit. You\u2019ll save some money by buying a mixture rather than individual nuts, dried fruits, and seeds<\/strong>. That said, you\u2019re sure to have some leftovers from a Costco charcuterie board, so make sure to choose foods you won\u2019t mind snacking on in the coming days. <\/p>\n Here\u2019s what I picked to serve a party of 12 and why.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Total: $68.83; $5.74 per person<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Unless you\u2019re hosting the party of the decade with a guest list to match (and in that case, I expect an invitation), you\u2019ll probably be snacking on the leftovers in the days to come. Thankfully, all of the elements of this charcuterie board can be enjoyed throughout the holiday season, so there\u2019ll be no holiday Miss Havisham vibes here. Plus, you\u2019ll always have something to offer unexpected guests that happen to drop in. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n What are your favorite Costco charcuterie board additions? Tell us in the comments below.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nEssential Elements of a Holiday Charcuterie Board<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
How to Make the Ultimate Charcuterie Board with Items from Costco<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A Costco Charcuterie Board to Snack on All Month Long<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n