Make Appetizers the Thanksgiving Show-Stopper With These Charcuterie Boards

The days following Thanksgiving are often referred to as "The Twilight Zone," where none of us know what time it is and are definitely not pre-heating the oven to cook anything. This Thanksgiving leftovers charcuterie board is the perfect way to fix yourself a delicious lunch or snack throughout the long weekend, while actually putting your holiday leftovers to use.

This classic charcuterie design may look like a lot of work, but the rose-folding technique for meats is actually very straightforward. Other common ways to decorate a fall-themed board include placing mini pumpkins in the center and adding touches of greenery and edible flowers throughout your meats and cheeses.

If you're looking for a creation that will make the kiddos go wild, this turkey-shaped charcuterie board is equal parts cute and delicious. It's also very simple, given that the assembly process is adding your meats, cheeses and crackers in straight lines to create the turkey feathers.

Brie is always a show-stopper when it comes to charcuterie boards, but this turkey-shaped cutout is genius. All you need to achieve this design is a wheel of brie, a turkey-shaped cookie cutter and your jam of choice to fill the turkey cutout. It is also possible to complete this design with a leaf-shaped cookie cutter to fulfill the fall vibes.

For those who have big families that prefer to spread out from the appetizer table, these grab-and-go charcuterie cups are the perfect solution. Simply fold your meat onto a toothpick, throw a breadstick in, add your cheese of choice and finish by adding sprigs of rosemary for final touches. Pro-tip: Trader Joe's sells mini brie wheels, pictured in this image, ideal for this style of charcuterie board.

If your family prefers Italian touches on every holiday, this burrata board is chef's kiss. The creaminess of the cheese paired with traditional cured Italian meats and a crunchy cracker is the perfect pre-Thanksgiving snack. Buon appetito!

After all of the cooking and hard work that goes into preparing Thanksgiving dinner, dessert is often overlooked, resulting in store-bought pies every year. This turkey-shaped s'mores board is a light treat that can be assembled and baked in under ten minutes. Simply bake your marshmallows in an oven-safe dish for five minutes or until golden brown and assemble your s'mores with the chocolate and graham crackers that shape the turkey's feathers.

If you're looking to embody the history of Thanksgiving through your food creations this year, try out the crescent-roll cornucopia trend. This creator offers a step-by-step tutorial on how to create the cornucopia look, and all you have to left to do after it's baked is stuff your meats, cheeses, crackers and fruits into it! If you're not keen on organizing or assembling charcuterie boards, this is the route to go.

We can never forget about Friendsgiving. If you have letter-shaped cutout tools, this board is sure to impress all of your pals at your Friendsgiving gathering. This inspo pic also shows how much of a difference incorporating bright colors can make in your board. Using green olives, red grapes and blueberry goat cheese add vibrancy and extra deliciousness to any charcuterie creation.