Use a variety of textures and flavorssuch as flavored crackers, chunked sourdough, and pita triangles
Four Cheeses
Something oldsuch as aged gouda, parmesan, sharp cheddar, or any hard cheese
Something newsuch as mozzarella, brie, or any soft/semi-soft cheese
Something goatsuch as soft or hard goat cheese, or something funky-ish like feta
Something bluesuch as soft or hard blue cheese
Three Fruits or Veggies
Sliced fruits and veggies bring a pop of crunch and flavorsuch as apples, grapes, bell peppers, cucumbers, etc.
Two Savory Things
Use a variety of textures and flavorssuch as olives, nuts, plant-based pepperoni
One Fruit Compote
Choose a sweet or spicy compotesuch as pepper jelly, cranberry sauce, apple butter, etc.
Instructions
Crackers/Breads: Cut or slice bread that requires cutting. Arrange crackers and breads onto your cheeseboard, spacing them out in little piles on the board to fit other ingredients in between.
Cheeses: Cube or slice cheeses that require cutting. Arrange cheese on the board, trying to arrange cheeses next to crackers or breads that go well together.
Fruits/Veggies: Slice fruits and veggies that require cutting. Arrange them on the board in the free spaces between the cheese and crackers.
Savory: Place savory ingredients into bowls as needed (such as olives). Arrange them on the board in the free spaces.
Compote: Place compote in a small bowl and place on the board.
Serve: Fill in any gaps in the board with leftover ingredients. Set cheese knives and toothpicks around the board as needed for serving.