9 Breakfast Charcuterie Board Ideas

 

A breakfast-themed charcuterie board is a delicious and customizable option for breakfast or brunch gatherings. It’s a visually appealing and convenient way to serve a variety of breakfast foods to a group of people. Breakfast charcuterie boards are also perfect for celebrating special occasions, such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, and baby showers.

Setting Up a Breakfast Charcuterie Board

Anything you would eat for breakfast or brunch is fair game. The key is to provide a wide range of flavors and textures, allowing your guests to create their own breakfast experience. Breakfast charcuterie boards are usually set up with variations of baked goods, fresh fruit, jams, cheeses, eggs, and meats. Be sure to place the food on a large wooden board or serving tray in an aesthetically pleasing display to ensure a memorable meal for your guests.

1. Fruit Charcuterie Board

To make a fruit charcuterie board, all you need is a variety of fruits, dips, and garnishes. Arrange the fruits in a visually appealing way such as by color, shape, or type. Next, place bowls of fruit dip, peanut butter dip, and yogurt. Finally, add desired garnishes such as nuts, dried fruit, and herbs. Get creative with your presentation by displaying seasonal fruits, such as:

·       Summer fruits: watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches, mango, apricots, and pineapple

·       Fall fruits: pears, persimmon, figs, apples, grapes, dates, and plums

·       Winter fruits: citrus fruits, pomegranates, persimmon, dates, apples, and pears

2. Mini Pancakes Charcuterie Board

To make a pancake charcuterie board, first arrange small bowls of syrups, jams, peanut butter, whipped butter, and fruits. Next, cook a batch of mini pancakes. Make sure to add warm, cooked food to the charcuterie board immediately before serving, such as pancakes, bacon, sausage, and ham.

3. Muffin Charcuterie Board

Choose from a variety of sweet and savory muffins, then arrange them on a platter with fruits, cream cheese spreads, and flavored butter. Be sure to include small spoons or knives to serve spreads and butter. Include the following suggested items:

·       Sweet muffins: blueberry, chocolate chip, banana muffins

·       Savory muffins: bacon and cheese muffins, sausage and egg muffins, and zucchini muffins

4. Bacon Charcuterie Board

A bacon charcuterie board is perfect for a hearty and savory spread option. To assemble, first arrange a variety of cheeses and cured meats, such as cheese sticks or cubes, for easy snacking. Then add some bread, such as crostini and pretzel rolls, and spreads and condiments in small bowls. Finally, prepare everything else, such as hard-boiled eggs, and place the warm, cooked bacon on the board before serving. 

5. Bagel Charcuterie Board

A bagel charcuterie board is perfect for impressing guests with a stunning breakfast spread. First, choose your bagels. Some common bagels are plain, poppy seed, everything bagel, sesame seed, and sourdough. Then place a variety of spreads, toppings, and cheeses. Finally, arrange cured fish and meats, such as lox, smoked salmon, bacon, prosciutto, and ham.

6. Cream Cheese Charcuterie Board

Create a colorful display of cream cheese flavors with this charcuterie board. First, place a variety of cream cheese flavors on your board and arrange separate bowls for preserves. You can follow this flavored cream cheese spread recipe for inspiration. Add small spoons and knives for serving. Finally, arrange crackers, toast, bagels, vegetables, and fresh fruit around the cream cheese. Get creative and add prosciutto and salami for a savory combination.

7. PB&J Charcuterie Board

A PB&J charcuterie board is a creative way for family and friends to make their own peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Use a large cutting board or serving tray and add a variety of bread cut into slices or quarters. Then add a variety of peanut butter, jellies, and jams by putting them in small bowls. Finally, arrange fruits and nuts in clusters or rows around the board. Include the following suggested items:

·       Peanut butter: chunky peanut butter, and creamy peanut butter

·       Fruit spreads: strawberry, grape, raspberry, and orange marmalade

·       Breads: white bread, wheat bread, sourdough bread, and croissants

8. Fruit and Veggie Charcuterie Board

Arrange a variety of fruits and vegetables on a large cutting board or platter. Make sure to cut the fruits and veggies into bite-sized pieces for easy snacking. Next, place a variety of dips from fruity to savory in small bowls and arrange them around the fruits and vegetables. You can place sweet dips near fruits and savory dips by the veggies. Include the following suggested items:

·       Fruits: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries grapes, pineapple, oranges, grapefruit, and apples

·       Vegetables: bell peppers, carrots, celery, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes

·       Sweet dips: strawberry fruit dip, honey cinnamon peanut butter dip, and peanut butter marshmallow dip

·       Savory dips:  hummus, and sour cream and onion dip

9. Baked Brie Charcuterie Board

A baked brie charcuterie board is a great way to serve delicious, melted brie cheese. Place a wheel of baked brie in the center of a platter. Make sure the brie is baked and gooey. You can follow this apricot walnut baked brie recipe for inspiration. Then arrange a variety of crackers, toast, cured meats, fruits, and jams around the brie. Finally, serve the platter with knives and spoons for easy spreading.  

 

There are a lot of options when putting together a breakfast charcuterie board. Be sure to include a variety of common items such as fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cured meats, cheeses, and spreads, and don’t forget the fruit spreads! Jams, jellies, and preserves can add a touch of sweetness and flavor to your charcuterie board. For more inspiration for your charcuterie board check out these breakfast recipes.