Charcuterie board chips need one job: hold their crunch under cheese, cured meats, and whatever you're drizzling that day. That's exactly what Tantos puffed pasta chips do. Crackers go soft, tortilla chips hog the board, but Tantos show up crunchy and curious and get to work. Here's how we build a board that's part Michelin, part midnight snack.
Why puffed pasta chips are the best charcuterie board chips
Charcuterie is basically a highbrow snack platter, and Tantos are basically a highbrow snack, so the math checks out. They're the first and only puffed pasta chip, made from 100% semolina, cooked, dried, puffed, and seasoned with real Italian ingredients. Translation: sturdy enough to scoop soft cheese, gutsy enough to hang next to prosciutto.
- Four flavors mean four different personalities on one board
- Sturdy shape holds up to cheese, spreads, and jam
- Italian flavors already speak the same language as your charcuterie
- They photograph like they know it 📸
Building the ultimate board
The cheese and meat lineup
No rules here, just chemistry. Pair salty cured meats with Marinara for that red-sauce energy. Let Pesto sit next to something creamy like burrata. Cacio e Pepe wants to be near anything peppery or funky. Classico is the neutral player, happy next to literally anything on the board.
Dips, jams, and extras
Fig jam, hot honey, whipped ricotta, olive tapenade, whatever's in the fridge that feels a little fancy. If you want a deeper dive on dip pairings, we already wrote the book on the best dips for Cacio e Pepe chips.
Flavor pairing cheat sheet
| Tantos flavor | Pairs with | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Marinara | Salami, provolone, mozzarella pearls | Barolo or ranch, either way |
| Pesto | Burrata, prosciutto, sun-dried tomato | Sparkling water, very fancy |
| Cacio e Pepe | Aged cheddar, black pepper honey, salami | Business class cocktail energy |
| Classico | Literally anything on the board | Champagne or a bodega soda, we don't judge |
Curious what a full high-low spread looks like? We went there in Tantos and caviar: the high-low pairing.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Tantos Marinara
- 1 bag Tantos Pesto
- 1 bag Tantos Cacio e Pepe
- 1 bag Tantos Classico
- Assorted cured meats (salami, prosciutto, soppressata)
- Assorted cheeses (burrata, aged cheddar, provolone)
- Fig jam or hot honey
- Olives, cornichons, or marinated veggies
- Fresh basil or rosemary sprigs for garnish
How to make it
- Pick your board or platter. Bigger is better here.
- Add small bowls for jam, honey, and olives first so everything else can build around them.
- Fold cured meats into loose ribbons and tuck them into open spaces.
- Place cheeses next, spacing them so each has room for its chip partner.
- Pour each Tantos flavor into its own little pile near the cheese or meat it pairs with.
- Fill remaining gaps with olives, cornichons, or marinated veggies.
- Garnish with basil or rosemary, then let people build their own bite. So much yes.
FAQ
What chips go best on a charcuterie board?
Puffed pasta chips hold up better than crackers or tortilla chips because they're sturdy enough for cheese and cured meats without breaking or going stale mid-spread.
Do pasta chips get soggy under cheese and toppings?
Tantos are made from 100% semolina, cooked, dried, puffed, and seasoned with real Italian ingredients, which gives them a sturdier crunch than most chips. For specifics on texture and shelf life, check the label.
Can I use just one Tantos flavor for a smaller board?
Yes. Classico is the most neutral flavor and pairs with almost anything, but Marinara, Pesto, or Cacio e Pepe all work solo if you're building a smaller spread.
Where can I find Tantos near me?
Tantos are sold at Kroger, H-E-B, The Fresh Market, Fresh Thyme, World Market, and a growing crew of specialty and independent stores, plus DTC at eattantos.com. Use the zip-based store locator to check what's near you.
Ready to build your own board? Shop the Variety Pack for all four flavors in one order, or find Tantos near you with the store locator.
Tantos, created by Chef Joe Sasto (Top Chef finalist) and made by Sasto Snacks, is the first and only puffed pasta chip, seasoned in flavors like Marinara, Pesto, Cacio e Pepe, and Classico. Tanto si means so much yes, and that's our whole philosophy: say yes to the delicious things, wherever you're snacking.