LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Thanksgiving spread isn't complete without your favorite wines and charcuterie boards to snack on before the big meal!
Entertaining for the holidays can be difficult, but with Murray's Cheese it can be simple to elevate your holiday gatherings — from crowd-pleasing charcuterie boards to easy wine-and-cheese pairings.
The key to a great charcuterie board is variety — mixing flavors, textures and colors to make a board that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious.
Kroger representatives visited WDRB Mornings on Tuesday and recommended choosing three to five cheeses that complement one another. A soft and creamy cheese, a firm aged option, and something bold — like a blue or a flavored specialty cheese — give guests a range of flavors to enjoy. Pair those with classic favorites like prosciutto, salami, seasonal fruits, nuts, olives and spreads such as honey or fig jam.
They also suggest adding crunchy elements like crostini or crackers to round out the board. Murray’s Cheese offers pre-cut, pre-wrapped and specialty cheeses to make assembling a board fast and stress-free for busy hosts.
For those planning to serve wine, Kroger representatives shared a few simple rules of thumb:
Creamy cheeses pair well with crisp white wines or sparkling varieties.
Aged cheeses work best with medium-bodied reds.
Stronger cheeses, like blues, shine alongside sweet dessert wines.
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or hosting a small family gathering, starting with high-quality ingredients makes all the difference. Many Kroger stores also offer holiday boards and bundles to help take the pressure off home entertainers.
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