The Best Brunch Charcuterie Board (easy breakfast ideas!)

Who doesn't love a good charcuterie board? They're such an easy way to feed guests, whether you have a crowd or just a friend coming over, there's nothing a grazing board isn't perfect for. Here are some of my tips and tricks for making the best brunch charcuterie board.

You'll love this brunch charcuterie board

It's so fun. Whether you are making this for a special occasion or just want to have a fun twist for your weekend brunches, this is such a fun way to enjoy all your breakfast favorites! 

It's great for parties. I love charcuterie boards for parties! It's always a crowd favorite and it's a great way to feed a handful of people. Try serving this board alongside all the best brunch cocktails like a grapefruit mimosa, creamy espresso martini, or this bloody Mary with pickle juice.

What you'll want on this board

There are so many things you can include on this breakfast board. Get together all your favorite breakfast items and put them on a board! Here are some of mine.

Sweets

Waffles. I use frozen waffles and cut them into quarters. You could also include mini waffles to avoid having to slice and dice. 

Chocolate Croissonts. I love including at least one pastry when making a breakfast charcuterie board, it's a must! Costco has great croissants, but you can also go to your favorite local coffee shop and grab some of your favorite pastries from there, too. 

Pancakes. You can make your homemade pancakes, or you can grab some frozen mini pancakes from your local grocery store! 

Donuts or Donut Holes. Donuts are one of my favorite breakfast foods, so they are a must to include! 

Mini Cinnamon Rolls. ​You can't go wrong with canned cinnamon rolls! They are a must for an epic brunch board. 

French Toast.​ You can make homemade French toast, cut it into quarters and include slices of that on this board, too. 

Meats

Bacon. Who doesn't love a side of crispy bacon with breakfast!? I love the Appleton Farms black pepper-crusted bacon from ALDI. 

Sausage Links. Breakfast sausage is a perfect addition to this board, I recommend just including all your favorite breakfast meats. 

Proscuitto. Proscuitto is a great breakfast meat option and it also gives a traditional charcuterie boards vibe. 

Cheeses

Whipped Cream Cheese. It is so much easier to spread whipped cream cheese and it is a complete game-changer when you're serving bagels or waffles.

Brie Cheese. Brie cheese is such a good breakfast cheese... and I mean a good cheese overall... WHO AM I KIDDING? 

Goat Cheese.​ Goat cheese is another great option that goes so well with so many goodies on this easy brunch charcuterie board. 

Dips, Spreads + Other Goodies

Strawberry Jelly. This is my favorite jelly so, naturally, I am serving strawberry jelly. I love the waffle, whipped cream cheese and strawberry jelly combo. You can include a trio of jellies and spreads to give your brunch board some options. 

Fresh Fruit. Who doesn't love fresh fruit, especially in the morning. I included strawberries, oranges, green grapes and pomegranate seeds. You can take advantage of in-season produce, or include your favorite fruits. Plus, they can double as mimosa garnishes, too.

Maple Syrup.​ Of course, you need maple syrup for your waffles and pancakes! This is a must for any breakfast platter. 

Mini Bagels.​ I recommend using mini bagels because nobody is going to want a full bagel with all this breakfast food! You have to save room for everything else. 

How do you arrange a brunch board?

If you want to make the best breakfast graze board, you need a solid foundation. Meaning, you need to make sure you have a big enough wooden board, some cute little ramekins or small bowls, and any forks, knives, and spoons you'll need for people to easily serve themselves from the board.

I recommend assembling this charcuterie brunch board by going from "largest to smallest" items. Start by placing down pastries, mini bagels, cheeses, etc., and then place anything in small bowls like jellies, jams, and syrups. After that, I recommend placing down your meats, fresh fruits, and other decorative elements like nuts, rosemary, etc. 

You'll want to make sure that you have no open spaces! It will take your simple brunch charcuterie board to the next level. 

Different brunch charcuterie board ideas

This brunch charcuterie board is just one of the MILLION combinations you can put together when making a breakfast platter. You can turn all the brunch classics into a delicious brunch board, here are some ideas for you. 

Bagels and Lox Board

This Bagel and Lox Board from Lena's Kitchen is what DREAMS are made of. I love bagel and lox, this board looks heavenly. If you're serving this, I would recommend having your toaster nearby, which may mean you'll have to relocate it. That way, people can cook their bagels and have fresh, toasted bagels to assemble their bagel and lox.  

I don't like pre-toasted bagels, so I know it's a bit more work, but I think it is totally worth it.

Bagel Board

Staying on the topic of bagels this Ultimate Bagel Board from The Two Bite Club has just about anything you'll need to assemble the ultimate bagel. If you combine the bagel and lox board with this ultimate bagel board, that is the ULTIMATE ultimate bagel board.

Waffle Board

If waffles are your thing, this Waffle Brunch Board from Crowded Kitchen is a waffle lover's ideal breakfast. The waffle or pancake board would be so cute for a birthday breakfast with some candles and fun birthday decor.

Pancake Board

Satisfy all those pancake cravings when you serve this Pancake Brunch Board from Completely Delicious. 

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