Breakfast Charcuterie Board (Printable)
A vibrant customizable platter with savory-sweet selection of meats, cheeses, fruits, pastries, and spreads for sharing.
# What goes in:
→ 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 prosciutto, smoked salmon, bacon, brie, cheddar, and cream cheese on a large serving board, spacing components evenly for visual appeal.
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 for color contrast and texture variety.
04 - Position small bowls containing strawberry jam, honey, butter, and Greek yogurt directly on the board or serve alongside.
05 - Add halved boiled eggs and sprinkle fresh chives and parsley across the board as finishing garnish.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to assemble custom combinations according to preference.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everyone gets exactly what they want without you playing short order cook
- It transforms ordinary fridge staples into something that feels like a special occasion
- The board stays beautiful for hours, so late sleepers still get the full experience
02 -
- Room temperature cheese tastes ten times better, so take everything out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving
- The board looks most abundant when you vary heights, so stack crackers and lean cheese wedges instead of laying everything flat
03 -
- Use honey with a bit of crystallization instead of completely liquid honey for easier drizzling
- A serrated knife is your best friend for cleanly slicing through the croissants and crusty bread