Breakfast Charcuterie Board (Printable)
A colorful sharing platter with savory meats, creamy cheeses, fresh fruits, and pastries.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 6 slices prosciutto
02 - 6 slices smoked salmon
03 - 8 slices cooked bacon
→ Cheeses
04 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
06 - 3.5 oz 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
# Method:
01 - Arrange prosciutto, smoked salmon, and bacon on a large serving board alongside brie, cheddar, and cream cheese, spacing components evenly for visual balance.
02 - Place quartered croissant, halved mini bagels, and toasted whole grain bread in separate clusters around the board.
03 - Fill gaps with mixed berries, sliced kiwi, apple slices, and orange segments for vibrant color contrasts.
04 - Position small bowls containing strawberry jam, honey, softened butter, and Greek yogurt on the board or serving adjacent to it.
05 - Add halved boiled eggs to the arrangement and garnish generously with fresh chives and parsley.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to customize their plates with preferred combinations of meats, cheeses, fruits, and spreads.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You can prep most components the night before and simply arrange them morning of
- There's something magical about letting everyone build their own perfect bite
- It turns breakfast into an experience rather than just a meal
02 -
- Cold cheese tastes completely different than room temperature cheese, so take everything out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving
- The visual appeal matters as much as the flavors, so step back and look at the board from different angles as you arrange
03 -
- Invest in a really good wooden board or marble platter, it makes everything look more expensive
- Group ingredients in threes or fives rather than even numbers for more natural-looking arrangements