People typically create charcuterie boards with an array of snacks like meat, cheese, and veggies, while occasionally adding fruits as well. These delicious spreads are made of gatherings and parties to help satiate guests. After hosting an event, the host may have extra food. Here are some options to use these ingredients to make the most of the leftovers.

4 Ways to Use Extra Charcuterie

1. Create Crispy Crumbles 

Everything is better with a crumbled meat topping. If you have prosciutto, jamón, or bresaola, place the slices on metal racks on top of baking pans with sides and set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, then cook the meat until the reddish hues turn brown. Remove the pans from the oven and let the slices cool before using your hands to crumble them into pieces. Add the bits over eggs, on salads, and to sandwiches for a savory treat.

2. Make a Fancy Salad 

Cut an apple, fig, or pear slices from the snack board into bite-sized pieces. Toss them in a bowl with bitter greens like arugula, endives, and kale. Top the salad off with olives or meats from the charcuterie arrangement before adding a splash of olive oil, a spritz of lemon juice, and some flakey sea salt.

3. Sandwiches

Cut a crusty loaf of bread in half lengthwise and drizzle it with olive oil. Add some minced garlic before laying out the leftover sausage and hard cheeses like Parmesan. Place this open-faced sandwich in a 400-degree oven for 5 minutes before taking it out and adding veggies like asparagus or Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or basil over the top.

4. Soup Stock

If you’re enjoying charcuterie with hard cheeses, don’t toss the rinds. These tasty strips offer plenty of savory flavors when added to soup stock. Remove any cheese bits with a fork or knife before getting started on this recipe that combines earthy veggies with bright herbs and citrus. The stock lasts up to 4 days when refrigerated, so plan to enjoy soup asap.

If you’re interested in charcuterie meat, visit Hammann’s Catering, Butcher Shop & Deli in Butler County, OH, to browse their delicious selection. The establishment has been open for over 25 years, and the owners have more than 50 years of experience butchering and serving top-quality meat. Call the Fairfield-area location at (513) 858-3237 or visit the website to learn about their cuts, catering, and party trays.