Breakfast Charcuterie Board (Printable version)
A colorful morning platter with savory meats, creamy cheeses, fresh fruits, and pastries—ideal for effortless brunch entertaining.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 6 slices prosciutto
02 - 6 slices smoked salmon
03 - 8 slices cooked bacon
→ Cheeses
04 - 3.5 ounces brie cheese, sliced
05 - 3.5 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
06 - 3.5 ounces cream cheese, softened
→ Breads & Pastries
07 - 1 croissant, quartered
08 - 4 mini bagels, halved
09 - 4 slices whole grain bread, toasted
→ Fresh Fruits
10 - 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
11 - 1 kiwi, sliced
12 - 1 apple, sliced
13 - 1 orange, segmented
→ Spreads & Condiments
14 - 1 small jar strawberry jam
15 - 1/4 cup honey
16 - 1/4 cup butter, softened
→ Extras
17 - 1/2 cup roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts)
18 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
19 - 2 boiled eggs, halved
20 - Fresh herbs (chives, parsley) for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Position prosciutto, smoked salmon, and cooked bacon on a large serving board alongside brie slices, cheddar cubes, and softened cream cheese. Space items evenly to create visual appeal and easy access.
02 - Place quartered croissant, halved mini bagels, and toasted whole grain bread slices in separate clusters around the board, ensuring balanced distribution.
03 - Fill gaps between items with mixed berries, sliced kiwi, apple slices, and orange segments. Scatter roasted nuts throughout for texture and color contrast.
04 - Arrange small bowls containing strawberry jam, honey, butter, and Greek yogurt on the board or place them alongside for easy serving.
05 - Add halved boiled eggs and garnish generously with fresh chives and parsley. Serve immediately to allow guests to build custom breakfast combinations.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- Zero cooking means you can assemble this while your coffee brews and still look like you spent hours preparing
- Everyone builds their own perfect bite so picky eaters and adventurous eaters both leave happy
- The leftovers become instant snacks or lunch components so nothing goes to waste
02 -
- Cold ingredients taste better when you let them sit out for 15 minutes before serving, especially the cheeses and butter
- Overcrowding the board makes it harder for guests to navigate, so resist the urge to pack everything too tightly
- Soft cheeses like brie continue to spread at room temperature, so place them where they wont accidentally touch other elements
03 -
- Use different heights by stacking cheeses or placing small bowls upside down under larger items to create visual interest
- Group similar colors apart from each other so the board looks balanced and well distributed