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I Tried the Viral ‘Charcuterie Nachos,’ and They’re Pure Chaos in the Best Way
Published on Apr. 18, 2025
It’s too easy to get excited about viral recipe ideas. You’re scrolling on Instagram or TikTok, and boom, you’re looking at a mouth-watering take on a classic recipe with seemingly effortless execution. The charcuterie nachos trend is no exception. It combines two things that everyone already loves (nachos and charcuterie boards) and brings them together as one.
I have seen this idea everywhere lately, so I decided it was time to test this one at home. I used this Instagram video as a jumping-off point to create my own. The result was truly the best of both worlds! There were all the textures, flavors and colors I love in a charcuterie board, with the messy, lick-your-fingers deliciousness of a big plate of nachos.
The best part is, it’s a cinch to recreate. No need to zipper cheese slices and create perfect prosciutto ribbons here.
What are ‘charcuterie chips’?
You may have heard of charcuterie nachos or charcuterie chips, but what is that? Essentially, instead of artfully arranging your favorite charcuterie pairings on a board, you transform them into bite-sized toppings for a warm, melty plate of chips.
Ingredients for Charcuterie Chips
Here are the basics you will need to recreate this recipe. However, there is plenty of room for swaps to suit your palate.
- Bag of chips: I chose to use unsalted tortilla chips in my recipe, but some people prefer potato chips or even crackers as the base.
- Wheel of Brie: This will become the melted cheese base over your chips.
- Sliced prosciutto: Every snack board needs some cured meats, and pieces of prosciutto scattered about are a must.
- Parmesan cheese: Cheese boards do best with a variety of styles and textures, so I added freshly shaved Parmesan to the chips after they came out of the oven.
- Spicy salami: A spicy cured meat offers a good balance to the sweet and salty prosciutto.
- Gherkins: Slice gherkins into rounds to scatter across the chips. The brininess will offset the other salty elements.
- Sliced kalamata olives: Olives are a staple of charcuterie boards and nachos, so they were a natural fit as a topping. I used kalamatas, choose whatever types of olives you love.
- Fig jam: Dollops of jam add a hit of sweetness.
- Hot honey: A drizzle of hot honey brings a sweet-heat combination that really makes the recipe shine. Of course, regular honey works, too.
How to Make Charcuterie Chips
Step 1: Prepare the serving platter
Start by trimming a piece of parchment to fit the size of your cheese board or the platter you plan to use for serving. (This will come in handy later!) Then place this sheet on a rimmed baking tray and preheat your oven to 400°F.
Step 2: Layer chips and cheese
Spread the tortilla chips over the entire surface. Cut the Brie into cubes, and scatter them evenly over the chips. Then, tear off bite-sized portions of the sliced prosciutto and scatter those as well. Pop the tray in the oven and let the cheese melt. This takes about 10 minutes.
Step 3: Add toppings
Once the cheesy chips come out of the oven, it’s time to go wild with toppings. I added shaved Parmesan cheese, chopped pieces of spicy salami, sliced gherkins, sliced black olives, dollops of fig jam and, at the very end, a drizzle of hot honey.
When you’re ready to serve, slide the parchment from the baking tray to your serving surface!
Charcuterie Chips Tips
What type of chips are best?
This is where I chose to divert a bit from the original inspiration video. That creator used kettle chips as her base. I felt that potato chips might be a little too salty for me, and I wanted to stay true to the nacho aspect of this hybrid snack. That’s why I opted for unsalted tortilla chips.
Should you want to skew more in the traditional charcuterie direction, use a hearty cracker to create the base.
What else can you put on charcuterie chips?
Essentially, anything you like on a charcuterie board can become a topping for charcuterie chips. You could sprinkle it with nuts like marcona almonds or candied walnuts. Or, add pieces of dried fruit or slices of fresh fruit. Finally, if it tickles your fancy, try tangy mustard or other variations of pickled vegetables to punch up the flavor.
How should you store leftovers?
If by some miracle you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To refresh the leftovers before enjoying again, pop them in the microwave or back in the oven for a few minutes to re-melt the cheese and warm the chips. The oven will keep things crispy, but the microwave works in a pinch.
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