Breakfast Charcuterie Board (Printable Version)
A customizable morning platter with savory meats, artisan cheeses, fresh fruits, and sweet spreads.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Arrange the meats and cheeses on a large serving board, spacing them out for visual appeal.
02 - Place the breads and pastries in separate clusters around the board.
03 - Fill gaps with batches of fresh fruits and nuts for pops of color.
04 - Place small bowls of jam, honey, butter, and Greek yogurt on the board or alongside it.
05 - Add the boiled egg halves and garnish with fresh herbs.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to build their perfect breakfast combinations.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everyone gets exactly what they want without you flipping pancakes for hours
- It looks impressive but requires almost zero actual cooking
- Leftovers make the best lunch the next day
02 -
- Cold cheese from the refrigerator never tastes as good as cheese that has sat out for 30 minutes
- Board arrangement matters more than you think, group similar items but let them touch and overlap naturally
03 -
- Invest in a few small dipping bowls to keep runny ingredients contained
- Everything tastes better when you are not stuck in the kitchen cooking while everyone else eats