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 mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal
- 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)
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.
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Choose thin ham for easier shaping.
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Use sturdy cheese slices to hold form.
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Keep the glove food-safe if using as a mold.
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Add pickles or peppers for spooky color.
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Refrigerate until serving for freshness.
Keyword Halloween appetizer, Halloween charcuterie, Horrible Hand ham board, spooky ham and cheese