These savory s'mores recipes will surprise you

Charcuterie board with meat, cheese. crackers, grapes and honey — (Image credit: Photo by Evelyn Semenyuk on Unsplash)

Investing in one of the best fire pits is guaranteed to transform your summer entertaining, and there are plenty of dishes you can cook on a fire pit. Nothing beats the classic combination of marshmallow and chocolate, of course – at least until you try some savory s'mores.

I was hesitant at first: I'm always up for experimenting with recipes, but a savory twist on such a nostalgic summer treat had me curious. It turns out that savory s'mores are simply an inventive take on charcuterie – and they're the perfect addition to a fireside al fresco supper menu. From brie and prosciutto to salami and hot honey, these are the top savory s'mores recipes to check out before the summer ends.

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Ingredients

Pizza s'mores: Ritz crackers, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, basil leaves
Sweet & spicy brie: Crostini, brie bites, prosciutto, hot honey
New York deli: Bagel chips, whole grain mustard, pickles, Swiss cheese, salami
Cheese & fig: Melba toasts, fig jam, brie
Italian-style: Olive crackers, fontina, spicy salami, black olives
Classic gouda: Artisan crackers, gouda, red pepper jelly
Crispy bacon: Cheese crisps, bacon, camembert
Ploughman's twist: Water crackers, cheddar, apple chutney

Method

Assemble all of the ingredients beside your fire pit. I like to thinly slice the meats and cheeses and lay out the crackers on a charcuterie board so that guests can mix and match their fillings.
Spread toppings and chutneys on your crackers of choice.
Place your preferred cheese on a skewer and heat until it's soft but it still holds its shape.
Sandwich the cheese between the prepared crackers and finish with dips (like hot honey) if desired.

Shop savory s'mores essentials

Extendable

Fire Pit Roasting Sticks, pack of 5

A good set of skewers are a campfire must-have. These are complete with non-toxic stainless steel prongs and colorful wooden handles.

Acacia wood

Rectangular Charcuterie Board

A long wooden serving board is ideal for setting out your s'mores crackers and fillings – I love that this one features practical handles and an elegant curved edge.

Hand-polished marble

Tuscan Kitchen Cheese Knives, set of 3

My guests are always wowed by these cheese knives – they might be under $40, but the sleek marble handles look designer.

I'll be making the most of the long summer nights by trying out a few of these recipes at my next outdoor evening party. (Thankfully, I'm finally clued up on the best way to light a fire pit.

Martha is a Content Editor on the Living team at Homes & Gardens. Her love for lifestyle journalism began when she interned at Time Out Dubai when she was 15 years old; she went on to study English and German at Oxford, before covering property and interior design at Country & Town House magazine. To Martha, living beautifully is all about good food and lots of colorful home decor.