You may just want to leap straight out of bed in the morning to serve up this fabulous Breakfast Charcuterie Board! It’s the ultimate breakfast spread that’s sure to get everyone’s day off to an amazing start.
This beautifully arranged board is filled with an irresistible assortment of fruit, protein-packed goodies, scrumptious sweets, and more! From juicy berries to savory meats, and creamy cheeses to freshly baked pastries, this board has it all.
Serve it up for holiday parties, weekend brunches, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a breakfast spread that can’t be beat. It’s the perfect way to start the day!
What Is a Breakfast Charcuterie Board?
A breakfast charcuterie board or breakfast board is just what it sounds like! Using inspiration from traditional charcuterie boards, it features a variety of ingredients arranged on a platter. However, unlike your standard charcuterie board, a breakfast board includes only breakfast and brunch items, which makes it even better in our opinion!
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The Best Foods to Include on a Breakfast Charcuterie Board
One of our favorite things about this breakfast charcuterie board is that anything goes! Use it as an opportunity to whip up alllll your favorite recipes for the ultimate breakfast spread.
Carbs
You can’t have breakfast without carbs — at least not in our house! Feel free to include store-bought items like bagels, toast, muffins, and frozen pancakes or waffles. Or, make your own. Some of our favorite options include:
- Cinnamon Crunch French Toast Casserole
- Bananas Foster French Toast
- Peach Blueberry Baked Oats
- Easy Feta Toast
- Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes
- Cottage Cheese Bagels
- Mini Belgian Waffles
Proteins
Make sure your guests are well-fueled and satisfied with plenty of protein options on your Breakfast Charcuterie Board. Alongside the classic bacon and sausage links, here are some other protein-packed goodies to include:
- Baked Scrambled Eggs
- Greek Breakfast Casserole
- Protein Packed Egg Muffin Sandwiches
- Easy Chicken Kofta
Fruit
We like to include fruit on our breakfast charcuterie board because it adds a vibrant pop of color, extra nutrients, and helps fill in any holes. Some of the best options include:
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Bananas
Extras, Toppings, and Add-Ins
Now that we’ve covered the essentials, it’s time to get creative and add some extra flair to your Breakfast Charcuterie Board! Here are some fantastic extras to sprinkle in any gaps, serve in small bowls, or set alongside the board for an unforgettable breakfast experience:
- Chocolate Syrup
- Whipped Cream
- Homemade Nutella
- Chopped Nuts
- Maple Syrup
- Honey
- Jams and Jellies
- Peanut Butter
- Cream Cheese
- Cheese
And don’t forget to include drinks to quench your guests’ thirst! Smoothies, coffee, hot chocolate, juice, and mimosas are all options guaranteed to please a crowd.
How to Put Together a Breakfast Charcuterie Board
Not only are they impressive, but breakfast boards are also super fun to make! There really aren’t any rules. However, we do have some general guidelines that will make the process easy.
- Add the Largest Items. Start by placing the largest foods like pancakes or waffles on a large wooden board or serving platter. Then, add any bowls you plan to include.
- Arrange Smaller Items. Next, arrange the smaller foods around the large items.
- Decorate. Fill in any gaps or sparse areas with extra fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, or small items that can easily be grazed on.
Tips for the Best Results
Still not confident or looking for ways to build an even better breakfast charcuterie board? We’ve got you covered with the tips and tricks below!
- Pick a Theme. For this breakfast board, we included a little bit of everything. However, you can also make it a bit more streamlined by choosing a theme! Think savory, sweet, pancakes, holidays, and more.
- Use Shapes. Use cookie cutters to create fun shapes out of pancakes, waffles, and fruit, adding texture and a unique display.
- Stick to Seasons. A fun way to make sure your breakfast charcuterie board experience is never the same is to stick to using seasonal foods, switching up what you include each time you make it.
- Group Foods and Colors. For the best results, try to group foods together in small clusters, and sprinkle color throughout the board for visual appeal.
- Make It Big or Small. If you’re serving a large crowd, go crazy with multiple boards each with its own theme. Or, for a small gathering, make mini boards instead.
Make Ahead and Storage Options
For the best results, we recommend preparing your breakfast charcuterie board just before serving. However, if you want to prepare ahead of time, you can wrap it with saran wrap, and store it in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Or, we recommend preparing the ingredients separately and storing each group of items in a separate airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature for 1-2 days. Then, just assemble your breakfast board right before you’re ready to serve!
Common Questions about Breakfast Charcuterie Boards
Yes! Use store-bought items like pre-cut fruits, bakery pastries, and ready-made spreads to save time. The key is to balance flavors and textures, so a mix of homemade and store-bought items works perfectly.
The size depends on the number of guests. For a small gathering, a medium-sized cutting board works well. For larger groups, consider using a large serving tray or even multiple boards to accommodate all the goodies.
Absolutely! Tailor your board to holidays or special occasions. For example, use heart-shaped pancakes for Valentine’s Day or incorporate seasonal fruits and colors for a festive touch.
For items like mini quiches or sausages, consider serving them in small, heat-retaining dishes or warming them just before serving. Alternatively, keep them in a low-temperature oven until ready to place on the board.
More Crowd-Pleasing Breakfast Recipes
Looking to keep the brunch excitement going? Check out more of our crowd-pleasing favorites below for breakfast or brunch ideas that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
