How to make sausage cones (2023)

This guide to DIY charcuterie cones will walk you through putting together a delicious appetizer that's perfect for parties.

With these step-by-step instructions, making these individual charcuterie servings will be a breeze. For more ideas, check out myfavorite seasonings for a charcuterie boardor cheese board.

For ideas on the best cheeses and how to pair them, you should check outhow to choose and cut cheese for charcuterie board.

I was recently invited to a St. Patrick's Day party and decided to make this awesome portable appetizer. Everyone loved it and several people asked me for the recipe.

The hostess even sent me this photo from the party!

🖤 ​​Why We Love Homemade Charcuterie Cones

The first time I saw individual sausage icons was onEpcot International Food and Wine Festivalback in 2017.

This beautiful cone was the talk of the Festival. Why did it take me so long to recreate it? I was wondering this myself!

As you can see, his version is super simple to make, but I wanted to do something different.

🛒 What this recipe includes

Of course, this recipe is totally versatile, so you can add whatever you want. Those are some of my favorite things for a charcuterie board, so I incorporated them into a cone to make individual appetizers.

• Tomatoes
• Basil
• mozzarella pearls
• Sharp cheddar cheeses
• Castelvetrano olives
• Ham
• dried apricots
• bread sticks
• fresh rosemary
• Uva

🔪 Recommended tools

Of course you will needsausage cones. You could try making your own cones using parchment paper and a piece of tape, but those cones were $14.

I also boughtcone cars, which are a great way to display your artwork. These come two to a pack so it shows 24.

The tray can also be used for ice cream cones. We were delighted with how they looked on this tray!

you can also usecharcuterie bowlsThey come with cocktail options. These are super cute and the bonus is that the bottom of the cup is flat so they stand upright. It's nice to be able to pick up your glass of wine!

Once you get a charcuterie cone, the only way to put it aside is to spill the contents. Still, they are so cute!

This complete set ofcones and exhibitorIt's at a great price right now too. I really like the shelves I bought, but these are cute too.

bamboo conesThey're pretty too, but they cost a bit more.

👩🏻‍🍳 How to make sausage cones

Paso 1:Wash the product and let it dry on a paper towel.

Paso 2:Take a tomato, a basil leaf and a mozzarella ball and stick them on a toothpick. Book in a bowl.

Stage 3:Cut a piece of ham into pieces (long side) and fold them back and forth like a ribbon.

Stage 4:Thread two pieces of ham with a dried apricot on a cocktail toothpick. Book in a bowl.

Paso 5:Take a Castelvetrano olive and a cube of sharp cheddar cheese and stick another toothpick into it. Book in a bowl.

Unwrap the breadsticks and reserve.

Paso 6:Place the cones in the cone holder.

Paso 7:In each cone, place three grapes in the bottom of the cone. This is the perfect way to make the other items higher up in the cone and make a nice gift at the end.

Stage: 8Place the items on the sticks in the cone with the flat side of the stick facing up. The order doesn't matter.

Stage 9:Add a breadstick to each cone and garnish with a sprig of rosemary or fresh herbs of your choice.

They are not cute? They were the talk of the party!

📖 Variations

These adorable hand cones are perfect for holiday parties, baby showers, cocktail parties, and even picnics.

Much more fun than traditional charcuterie boards, you can create many different variations for these cones.

For the kids, you can make cute charcuterie cones filled with fresh fruit or fresh vegetables. This is a fun way to get them to eat healthy foods.

For a patriotic party, you can fill your cones with strawberries, blueberries, and a star of white cheddar cheese.

For Christmas, make the cones out of green and red foods and decorate them with cheese cut into snowflakes or Christmas decorations. A wrapped candy cane would be perfect!

For Valentine's Day, make hearts out of pieces of cheese and fruit using a small cookie cutter.

You can even fill the cones with food from a certain country, like German food for Oktoberfest or Irish food for St. Patrick's Day.

Thosebacon strawsIt would be great! Just make sure they are completely dry and along with something complementary.

Choose your favorite ingredients and get creative in making a beautiful gift for your guests.

frequent questions

💭 Important tips for homemade sausage cones

Use your favorite meats like salami, jamón iberico or mortadella.

Any type of cheese would work, including soft cheeses like brie cut into small slices.

Try adding a small piece of honeycomb for a delicious treat and a pretty presentation!

It's best to make a cone ahead of time to make sure it works. Sometimes things look great in our heads and just don't work out the way we thought! (Or is it just me?!)

Do not overload the cones. Keep in mind that there will be other appetizers, so there should be enough food to try everything.

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