Aldi Charcuterie Board Under $50

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I love Aldi wine & cheese, and the best part about Aldi is that they offer affordable options. And while I enjoy fancy cheese just as much as the next person (OK, fine–maybe more),sometimes my budget doesn’t. For those nights where you’re craving charcuterie but need to go easy on your wallet, go to Aldi! They have a great selection at even better prices. 

In this post you’ll find a price breakdown of all my favorite Aldi picks! More of a Trader Joe’s shopper? Check out my $65 Trader Joe’s Board, $35 Trader Joe’s Board, and One-Stop Shipping Guide.

For some other cheese board inspo, try my Whole Foods Cheese Board, French Cheese Board, British Cheese Board, Simple Summer Cheese Board and Elevated Fall Cheese Board.

Aldi Cheese Board 101

Cheeses

As always, I like to include a mix of hard (manchego & cheddar) and soft (brie & goat cheese) cheeses. I also like to vary the types of milks. In this case cow’s milk (brie & cheddar), goat’s milk (honey goat cheese), and sheeps milk (Manchego) 

Meats

Pick your own or use this 3 pack (pictured above) to get a great variety! If you go the first route, I always like to get at least one hard salami and at least one softer meat like prosciutto or sliced salami.

Produce

Always focus on what’s in season (it will taste better and be more affordable). Budget-wise, organic will be more expensive, but worth it if that’s your priority. For this board, I am using non-organic to keep the budget under $50. Note that you can always forgo fresh fruit and focus on dried fruit! Dried apricots are a great staple for boards and I used them here in addition to fresh produce.

Crackers

There are a variety of cracker options to choose from at Aldi! Go with your heart here. I always put some on the board, and then serve the rest in a bowl or a basket on the side. 

Accouterments

Choose a mix of sweet and salty, crunchy and soft. Texture is key here! I also like to buy things that will keep for a while (like olives and almonds) so I can use them on other boards. All about the budget, baby! 

How To Make an Aldi Charcuterie Board

Cheese

• Dill Havarti, cubed ($2.99)

• Double-Crème Brie ($3.79)

• Honey Goat Cheese ($1.99)

• Manchego, sliced ($5.19)

• White Cheddar, sliced ($2.75)

Meats

• Appleton Farms Gourmet Deli Selection ($4.99)

Produce

• Green grapes ($3.00)

• Raspberries ($2.99)

Accouterments

• Sea Salt Belgian Dark Chocolate ($2.38)

• Dried Mediterranean Apricots ($3.29)

• Oven Roasted Almonds with Sea Salt ($5.99)

• Jubilee Assortment of Pitted Olives ($3.35)

• Wildflower Honey ($3.69)

Carbs

• Sea Salt Pita Crackers ($2.39)

Directions

• Add the honey, olives, and almonds to separate small bowls or ramekins and place them in the center of the board to anchor it.

• Place the prepared cheeses around the outside edge of the board. Fan out the chocolate and a handful of crackers around the bowls.

• Add the dried apricots, raspberries, and grapes throughout the board, paying attention to color placement.

• Tuck the salami, capocollo, and calabrese into any remaining spaces around the ramekins and produce sections.

• Garnish with rosemary and serve with the crackers on the side.

All(di) About Leftovers

Best way to be budget-friendly? Save what you don’t eat! All you have to do is throw together whatever didn’t get eaten. You can even make another Aldi run for fresh produce to flesh it out! The things that will keep the longest:

• Hard cheeses

• Chocolate

• Dried apricots

• Almonds

• Olives

• Unopened crackers

Other Great Aldi finds

The list above is what I used for my board, a more traditional cheese & charcuterie board. However, Aldi has many amazing food finds. Here is a list of some favorites that you could incorporate into your board:

• Aldi hummus (great for a veggie-focused board)

• Aldi meatballs (perfect for a game-day board)

• Aldi popcorn (add it to your movie night candy board)

• Aldi chicken wings (center your Super Bowl board around these yummy wings)

Show Me Your Boards

I hope this post inspires you to make this board. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the beautiful spreads you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share! 

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Photos by Haley Hunt Davis of Salt Worth Creative. Food styling with Ryan Norton.