What pops into your mind when you think about your favorite holiday of the year?
Well, get ready to fuggedaboutit, because your new fave day is National Cheese Day on June 4, and your memories of past celebrations are bound to pale in comparison to the bacchanalian pleasure that is a Cheese Day celebration.
Break out the platters and wine and get ready to build a cheese and charcuterie board so colorful it makes Christmas trees look lame.
Need some inspo? Look no further than the epic cheese boards ahead — copying is encouraged; clicking on an empty stomach is not.
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Pomegranate harvest cheese board
Image Credit: Platings and Pairings Abundant like the harvest, this cheese board is loaded with cheese, nuts, fruit and even some dark chocolate.
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Sweet & savory cheese board
Image Credit: foodlovinfamily/Instagram Prosciutto and melon, raspberries and dark chocolate, cherries and cheese — this board is all about contrast.
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Apricot & grape cheese board
Image Credit: Love and Food ForEva Apricots, grapes and dried figs are perfect when paired with the cheese and meats on this platter.
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Roasted garlic & fontina cheese board
Image Credit: With Salt and Pepper Simple but hearty, this cheese board features broiled fontina, roasted garlic, mushrooms and olives.
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Fantastic figs cheese plate
Image Credit: How Sweet Eats Juicy fresh figs join baked, stuffed, prosciutto-wrapped figs and honeycomb on this decadent cheese plate.
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Chocolate & cheese plate
Image Credit: lafemmefromage/Instagram Instead of a typical dessert, why not serve a platter made from cheese, fruit and chocolate?
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Fresh fruit & ricotta cheese plate
Image Credit: With Salt and Pepper Perfect for breakfast or brunch, try this ricotta cheese and fruit platter (add prosciutto for extra flavor!).
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Fresh veggie charcuterie board
Image Credit: Cheap Recipe Blog Add some vegetables to your next cheese and charcuterie board to add color and fresh flavor.
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Epic colorful cheese board
Image Credit: Coffee and Crayons Instead of making a ton of appetizers, just set out an epic colorful cheese board for your guests.
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Greek mezze platter with feta & meatballs
Image Credit: A Common Connoisseur Pair items from the Mediterranean region to make this fresh, hearty cheese board featuring Greek feta.
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Cheese cake
Image Credit: flowersbyfrosts/Instagram Swap your cheese plate for a cheese cake — a cake made out of cheese wheels, that is.
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Marinated cheese & fruit board
Image Credit: halfbakedharvest/Instagram Marinated goat cheese, burrata and honeyed feta add a flavorful complexity to this cheese board.
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Mini pie cheese board
Image Credit: Simply Delicious Food Step up your cheese board game in a big way by including a selection of mini pies with the other goodies.
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Plentiful & pretty
Image Credit: What's Gaby Cooking Keep things colorful with a contrasting selection of dried and fresh fruits, olives and crackers on your board.
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Pomegranate baked brie cheese plate
Image Credit: The Endless Meal Pan-fried sausage rounds and pomegranate baked brie covered in honey and pistachio liven up this platter.
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