By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
1495 cal · 15 min
Southern Cheese and Charcuterie Board
Recipe GLPR95b1a25aca91c6
A vibrant Southern-inspired charcuterie board featuring three varieties of smoked sausages seared until golden, paired with American, sharp cheddar, and jalapeño cheddar cheeses, creamy pimento cheese, briny olives, pepperoncini, pickled okra, and an array of condiments including barbecue sauce, spicy mustard, and hot honey. Served with saltine crackers and finished with a sprinkle of paprika for color and flavor.
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Ingredients
3/4 lb. smoked andouille sausage
3/4 lb. kielbasa
3/4 lb. smoked turkey sausage
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lb. American cheese
1/2 lb. sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. jalapeño cheddar cheese
1 cup pimento cheese, homemade or store-bought
1/2 lb. green olives
1/2 lb. pepperoncini
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup spicy mustard
1/2 cup hot honey
1/2 lb. pickled okra
24 saltine crackers
Paprika for garnish
Directions
Slice all three sausages into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, arrange the sausage slices in a single layer and pan-fry, turning occasionally, until browned and heated through, about 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving board as each batch finishes.
Cut the American cheese, sharp cheddar, and jalapeño cheddar into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer the pimento cheese to a small serving bowl.
Pour the olives, pepperoncini, barbecue sauce, spicy mustard, and hot honey into separate small bowls. Arrange all components on a large serving platter or board: the cooked sausages, cheese slices, pimento cheese bowl, small bowls of condiments and pickled vegetables, pickled okra, and saltine crackers.
Sprinkle paprika over the cooked sausages and cheese slices for added color and flavor. Serve immediately to 6 guests.
Comments
Every ingredient is standard stock at any Charlotte grocery chain—andouille, kielbasa, and pimento cheese are Southern staples found at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Kroger without a second stop. At roughly $35–$45 for the full board, that's $6–$7 per person, which is reasonable for a party platter. The stated 15 minutes is honest for assembly; this is no-cook, just arranging. The real issue is that a charcuterie board is a same-night-only dish—meat and cheese sitting out overnight don't reheat and lose their appeal—making it less practical for a busy family looking for a weeknight meal or leftovers, though it does feed six and requires no attention once plated.
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