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Ham and Cheese Board

Shruthi
A “Horrible Hand” Ham and Cheese Board is a Halloween charcuterie board shaped like a hand. It combines ham, cheese, and snacks for a delicious and spooky appetizer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Thinly sliced ham
  • Sliced cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella)
  • Crackers or breadsticks
  • Black olives (for nails)
  • A disposable glove (for shaping)
  • Fresh herbs or lettuce (for decoration)

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry a disposable glove.
  • Fill fingers with rolled slices of ham and secure with cheese.
  • Add black olives at the tips to resemble creepy fingernails.
  • Fill the palm with stacked cheese slices and ham rolls.
  • Place on a serving board with crackers and breadsticks.
  • Decorate with herbs, lettuce, or fake cobwebs for effect.

Notes

  • Choose thin ham for easier shaping.
  • Use sturdy cheese slices to hold form.
  • Keep the glove food-safe if using as a mold.
  • Add pickles or peppers for spooky color.
  • Refrigerate until serving for freshness.
Keyword Halloween appetizer, Halloween charcuterie, Horrible Hand ham board, spooky ham and cheese