Breakfast Charcuterie Board (Printable)
A vibrant customizable platter with savory-sweet selection of meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, pastries, and spreads—perfect for sharing.
# 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
# How-to Steps:
01 - Arrange prosciutto, smoked salmon, bacon, brie, cheddar, and cream cheese on a large serving board, spacing components evenly for visual appeal and easy access.
02 - Place quartered croissant, halved mini bagels, and toasted whole grain bread in separate clusters around the board perimeter.
03 - Fill empty spaces with mixed berries, sliced kiwi, apple, orange segments, and roasted nuts to create color contrast and texture variety.
04 - Position small bowls containing strawberry jam, honey, butter, and Greek yogurt directly on the board or arrange alongside the platter.
05 - Add halved boiled eggs to the arrangement and sprinkle fresh chives and parsley across the board as a finishing garnish.
06 - Present the breakfast charcuterie board immediately, allowing guests to customize their own perfect breakfast combinations.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everyone gets exactly what they want without cooking multiple dishes
- It turns an ordinary Tuesday into something that feels like a weekend getaway
- You can assemble it in 20 minutes while the coffee brews
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- Cold meats and cheese taste better when they've been sitting out for 15 minutes before serving
- The most beautiful boards have odd numbers of items and varying heights
- Always include at least one unexpected item like kiwi or roasted nuts
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- Arrange items in groups of three or five for the most visually appealing presentation
- Use small ramekins or bowls for spreads to keep them contained and tidy