Savory S’mores (Fire-Pit Appetizer Board)
Savory S’mores are a cozy, crowd-pleasing twist on the classic campfire treat—featuring melty cheeses, cured meats, jams, and herbs stacked on baguette slices and crackers, perfect for fire pits, holiday gatherings, and casual hosting.
Equipment
- Fire pit or outdoor grill
- Long roasting forks or skewers
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Small serving bowls
- Heat-safe tray
Ingredients
Bases
- 2 baguettes sliced into ½-inch rounds
- Assorted crackers water crackers or wheat
Cheeses
- 16 oz Brie cut into wedges
- 8 oz Boursin or herbed cream cheese
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella balls
- 6 oz Goat cheese
- 6 oz Gruyère cubed
- 6 oz Smoked Gouda sliced
Proteins
- 8 oz Prosciutto
- 6 oz Smoked salmon
- 1 Andouille sausage sliced
Spreads & Toppings
- Caramelized onion jam
- Pepper jelly
- Red pesto
- Fig jam
- Guava jam
- Hot honey
- Dijon mustard
- Pickled red onions
Fresh Garnishes
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh dill
- Fresh basil
- Fresh mint
- Lemon wedges
- Thin apple slices
Instructions
- Prepare the fire pit or grill and allow flames to settle into hot embers.
- Arrange all ingredients on a large serving board near the fire.
- Spear cheese (and sausage where applicable) with roasting forks.
- Hold over embers until cheese is soft and melty (1–2 minutes).
- Transfer cheese to baguette slices or crackers.
- Add spreads, meats, and garnishes according to flavor combinations.
- Serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Swap meats for roasted vegetables to make vegetarian versions.
- Prep all components ahead; roast and assemble just before serving.
- Best served immediately; cheeses do not reheat well.
Nutrition
Serving: 3s’moresCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 480IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.2mg
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