Holiday Breakfast Charcuterie Board

Make your Christmas breakfast extra special this year with a fun and festive holiday breakfast charcuterie board.

Breakfast charcuterie boards have become a popular trend in recent years, and it’s no surprise why. This festive and fun twist on the classic cheese and meat board is perfect for holiday gatherings, brunch parties, or even just a lazy weekend morning at home.

If you’re new to this trend, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with all the details on how to create the ultimate holiday breakfast charcuterie board.

Breakfast Charcuterie Basics

The key to a successful breakfast charcuterie board is variety and balance. You want to offer a mix of sweet and savoury options, as well as different textures and colours. This will not only make your board visually appealing but also ensure that there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

To get started, you’ll need a large platter or board to arrange your ingredients on. You can use any shape or size, but we recommend using a rectangular board for maximum space and organization.

Breakfast Charcuterie Ingredients

Now let’s talk about what should go on your holiday breakfast charcuterie board. As the name suggests, charcuterie boards typically include cured meats, but for this holiday version, we’re swapping out the traditional meats for breakfast favourites such as bacon and sausage links.

In addition to meat, you’ll want to include a variety of fruits. We recommend using seasonal options like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, oranges, and grapefruit. You can also add some dried fruits like cranberries or apricots for added texture and flavour.

To add a touch of sweetness, include some toppings like caramel and fudge sauce. These can be used as dips or drizzled over waffles or muffins.

Next, we have baked goods. Mini muffins and cinnamon rolls are perfect for this board since they’re bite-sized and easy to grab. You can also add in other breakfast treats like croissants, bagels, or scones.

Lastly, don’t forget about garnishes! These are what will make your board truly stand out. Some suggestions include Christmas sprinkles, peppermint baking chips, cinnamon sticks, peppermint sticks, Lindt truffles, red and green M&M’s, and even some festive flavoured baking chips.

Get creative and have fun with it!

Assembling Your Holiday Breakfast Board

Now that you have all your ingredients, it’s time to assemble the board. Start by placing your larger items like waffles, muffins, and cinnamon rolls on the board first. Then fill in any gaps with smaller items like fruit and toppings.

To make your board even more festive, you can use holiday-themed cookie cutters to cut your waffles or other ingredients into fun shapes.

Once everything is arranged, add in your garnishes for that final touch. You can also drizzle some extra toppings over the board for a beautiful presentation.

A holiday breakfast charcuterie board is not only delicious but also a visually stunning addition to any gathering or celebration. It’s easy to customize for any dietary restrictions or preferences, and the best part is that you can make it your own with whatever ingredients you have on hand.

So next time you’re planning a holiday breakfast or brunch, impress your guests with a beautiful and tasty charcuterie board that will be sure to be the talk of the party. No matter what time of year it is, this breakfast board is always a hit!

How to Make a Holiday Breakfast Charcuterie Board

Yields: 6-8 Servings | Prep time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 Waffles

Fruit:

• 1 cup Strawberries
• 1 cup Blueberries
• 1 cup Blackberries
• ½ cup Raspberries
• 2 Oranges, sliced
• 1 Grapefruit, sliced

Meat:

• 6-7 Bacon strips
• 6-7 Breakfast sausage links

Baked Goods:

• 4-5 Mini muffins, Chocolate Chip
• 4-5 Mini muffins, Blueberry
• 4-5 Mini muffins, Banana Nut
• 6-7 Mini Cinnamon rolls

Toppings:

• ¼ cup Christmas Sprinkles
• ¼ cup Peppermint Baking Chips
• 4-5 Cinnamon Sticks
• 4-5 Peppermint Sticks
• 8-10 Lindt Truffles
• ¼ cup Red & Green M&M’s
• ¼ cup Cinnamon Roll Truffle Baking Chips

Directions:

Start with a large board, preferably using one with edges.

Place empty bowls on the board and fill bowls with fudge and caramel.

Add the largest items first to your board, such as your waffles.

Then add the next largest items, mini muffins, mini cinnamon rolls.

Now add another section of your meat side items, bacon and sausage.

Add fruit and onto the board and then add the garnishes and fill the holes.