Easy Brunch Charcuterie Board

Here’s an incredibly easy brunch charcuterie board idea for your next gathering. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser featuring sweet and savory brunch favorites!

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but I’m sure there are many brunch fans like me who can argue that satisfying the mid-morning indulgence is a better priority.

Whether you’re craving a late breakfast or early lunch, this brunch charcuterie board filled with sweet and savory flavors has you covered!

Hosting a gathering? This quick and easy charcuterie brunch board is also perfect!

Continue reading below to know what the brunch board craze is all about.

What Is A Brunch Charcuterie Board?

First things first, what is a brunch charcuterie board?

It’s exactly what you think it is: a charcuterie board with brunch items!

I know we’re used to having charcuterie boards for appetizers and light meals, but to be honest, I’m not surprised that breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner charcuterie boards are now a thing. Just check out this Instagram-worthy breakfast charcuterie board filled with your favorite breakfast items!

And for my friends out there who are simply not morning people, I bet you’ll enjoy this sweet and savory brunch board with brunch favorites.

Picture this: a delicious spread of delights that can work between breakfast and lunch in one place. We have everything from sausages and ham slices to waffles and fresh fruits for the ultimate personalized pairing experience. 😋

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This tasty and pretty brunch charcuterie board blends your favorite breakfast and lunch goodies in a single platter. Here are the best things about this trend:

• Versatile: Use this fun brunch charcuterie board to entertain guests or simply have an enjoyable brunch with family, even when you’re feeling lazy. Make it as simple or fancy as you like!
• Customizable: Since brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch, you can mix and match your favorites and come up with unique brunch board ideas. Don’t feel limited by the items I’ve used; you can feature other healthy or budget-friendly choices in your platter. 
• Quick and Easy: Hosting get-togethers and unforgettable family feasts has never been this easy. This particular charcuterie brunch board only takes 11 minutes to prepare.

What Does A Charcuterie Brunch Board Taste Like?

This brunch board caters to your taste buds like any other customizable charcuterie board. Because it reflects your tastes and preferences, your brunch charcuterie board can be as sweet, umami, savory, salty, or even spicy as you like.

But in my opinion, the secret to making a guaranteed crowd-pleasing brunch charcuterie board is to serve various flavors, textures, and colors.

Not only does this create the ultimate board that your social media feed will love, but everyone will also be able to come up with unique and delectable flavor combinations they personally enjoy.

Be on the lookout for weird food combinations done by your guests because they might actually work (I had a friend who paired cheddar cheese and grapes, and it was delicious!)

Are Brunch Charcuterie Boards Healthy?

Because charcuterie brunch boards are customizable, you can make yours as healthy as you want.

In fact, this particular brunch charcuterie board features protein-rich eggs and meats, fresh fruits for a boost of vitamins in the morning, yogurt for digestive health, and a selection of filling choices like waffles, turnovers, crackers, and cookies.

I know that the latter options are not exactly the healthiest from the bunch, but remember that when crafting a brunch board, we usually feature food items that are crowd favorites but also easy to set up.

If you have the time and you’ll also be serving this to a crowd that you’ll know will raise their eyebrows at the Nutella, toaster waffles, and microwaveable turnovers, you can always use healthier options.

You can even make a dairy-free, gluten-free, or plant-based brunch board to cater to different dietary restrictions!

What Are The Benefits Of A Brunch Charcuterie Board?

The best thing about this brunch charcuterie board is it’s super quick and easy to set up.

In fact, even building it and seeing the wooden board get filled up is enjoyable!

It’s a great way to serve a fun brunch to your guests stress-free with a short prep time. But even if there’s no get-together, this charcuterie brunch board will surely put your family in a good mood as you take a break from the usual morning eggs and bacon.

You don’t need to use and follow all the items I’ve used in this brunch charcuterie board. Use it as inspiration and prepare a platter of brunch foods you’ve been craving.

And for those who just plan on recreating this exact charcuterie brunch board? No worries because these brunch picks are impossible to resist.

Ingredients For This Brunch Charcuterie Board

• Grapes – Sweet and tangy, fresh grapes are especially enjoyable when you serve them chilled.
• Grapefruit – This citrus fruit is also tasty with ham!
• Kiwi – Brunch boards are more enjoyable with different textures. Add a couple of soft and juicy kiwi slices for some tartness in between bites.
• Strawberries – Perfect with waffles or with dips like Nutella.
• Blueberries – You can also serve your berries chilled. Just put them on the board last minute.
• Avocado – Avocado slices are versatile and pair deliciously with sweet and savory brunch combos.
• Lemon – I added lemon wedges for garnish, but they can also add a touch of acidity to balance the sweetness of ripe fruits.
• Crackers – You can use any crackers you like, but these almond flour crackers are the bomb!
• Shortbread cookies – Besides crackers, you can also add biscuits and cookies to your brunch platter. I used homemade cookie rolls, but these buttery cookies are also the bomb!
• Toaster waffles – You can make the waffles yourself, but this is the easiest brunch charcuterie board, and toaster waffles are as enjoyable. 😉
• Cheese strings – Charcuterie boards are incomplete without cheese. These are mozzarella cheese strings, but you can always have more types for an epic brunch board.
• Peach yogurt – I opted for flavored yogurts, but feel free to pick something healthier, like plain Greek yogurt.
• Strawberry yogurt – Goes well with crackers and cookies!
• Meat puffs or turnovers – Add more savory options to your brunch charcuterie board with different types of meat puffs. You can also use turnovers!
• Ham – Here’s a brunch platter tip: keep your ham slices warm in the oven before serving.
• Mini sausages – Running out of time to prepare your charcuterie brunch board? Just pop these mini sausages in the microwave!
• Eggs – Did you know there’s an easier way to make boiled eggs than the traditional method in the pot? Here’s our air fryer boiled eggs recipe; yes, we can boil eggs in the air fryer!
• Honey – You can also swap honey with maple syrup for the waffles.
• Peach jam – For a change, we’ll use peach jam on this brunch board instead of the usual strawberry jam. 
• Nutella – Raise your hand if you’re like me, who’s always eyeing the chocolate spread on brunch boards! 😝 Who can blame us? It’s just so good with berries, crackers, and waffles.

Tools Needed To Prepare This Brunch Charcuterie Board

• Wooden board for charcuterie for serving this brunch charcuterie board
• Knife for slicing the food items
• Small sauce cups for serving the spreads and dips

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For Brunch Boards

Mini bagels

Bagels are undoubtedly a beloved brunch item. But to keep everything in our charcuterie brunch board perfect for grab-and-go, let’s use mini bagels!

Smoked salmon

Since this salmon is already smoked, it’ll be easier to prepare for a brunch board. You can just quickly heat it up before serving.

What I would do is coat it with some olive oil and warm it up in a preheated oven for a few minutes.

Mini quiches

An assortment of quiches is always welcome at any brunch charcuterie board. Just make sure you’ve counted enough for your guests. 😉

How to Make A Brunch Charcuterie Board

Ingredients:

• ½ lb grapes 
• 1 pc grapefruit
• 1 pc kiwi
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• ½ avocado
• ½ lemon
• 10 pcs crackers
• 5 pcs shortbread cookies (I used homemade cookie rolls)
• 8 pcs toaster waffles
• 4 pcs cheese strings
• ¼ cup peach yogurt
• ¼ cup strawberry yogurt
• 8 pcs meat puffs (You can also use turnovers)
• 7 slices ham
• 8 pcs mini sausages
• 3 eggs, boiled
• 1 sauce cup honey
• 1 sauce cup peach jam
• 1 sauce cup Nutella

Tools you need:

• Wooden board for charcuterie
• Knife 
• Small sauce cups

Instructions:

STEP 1: Gather the ingredients for your brunch charcuterie board.

STEP 2: Peel and slice your boiled eggs. 

STEP 3: Microwave the turnovers and heat the waffles in the toaster oven according to their package instructions. 

STEP 4: Slice your grapefruit, lemon, and kiwi.

STEP 5: Place the waffles in the center of the board and the dips and spreads on the corners. Arrange your cookies and meat puffs underneath the waffles and the grapes on the sides.

STEP 6: Continue filling any gaps with the rest of the ingredients for an Instagram-ready charcuterie board.

STEP 7: Serve and enjoy!

What To Serve With A Charcuterie Brunch Board

This brunch charcuterie board is good to go, but you can always make it extra special with homemade meals.

Of course, we want to make the preparation quick and easy, so I have some delicious options you can effortlessly whip up and add to this sweet and savory charcuterie brunch board.

If you have an air fryer, try our easy air fryer corn ribs and crispy air fryer tortellini that will surely have your guests licking their fingers.

And for my fellow sweet tooth, I got you! For this brunch charcuterie board, you can add our peach cobbler egg rolls and cake batter protein balls. These egg rolls will satisfy your peach cobbler cravings mess-free, and the cute cake batter balls are actually packed with protein and fiber for starting the day right. 💪

Tips About Making A Charcuterie Brunch Board

Keep your brunch charcuterie board tasty and picture-perfect with these tips:

• Make sure to slice your fruits right when you’re about to serve your brunch board to keep them fresh.
• While toaster waffles and microwaveable turnovers are tasty, nothing beats their homemade versions. Consider making them yourself for an extra special brunch charcuterie board. 😉
• You can put your turnovers, sausages, and ham slices in the oven on low to keep them warm before serving. The clusters of grapes and berries are also delicious when chilled in the fridge.

How To Store A Brunch Board

If you have some leftovers from this brunch charcuterie board, fret not! Here’s how to store them:

• Fridge: Group the similar brunch board items together in separate airtight containers and store them in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
• Freezer: Charcuterie boards have likely been sitting out for a while when served in gatherings, so I don’t recommend storing the leftovers too long.
• Reheating: You can quickly reheat some of the goodies left in your brunch charcuterie board in the microwave or toaster oven until warmed through.

Is A Charcuterie Board Appropriate For Brunch?

Absolutely! You can definitely serve a charcuterie board for brunch, and charcuterie brunch boards are actually super trendy nowadays.

What’s fantastic about having a brunch charcuterie board is it’s enjoyable both for the host and guests. It’s easy to prepare, and everyone can choose what they want to eat.

What Do You Put On A Charcuterie Board For Brunch?

There are many brunch board ideas you can try to impress your guests and loved ones. But for inspiration, here are some typical components you can expect on a brunch charcuterie board:

• Meat: An array of meats like bacon, ham slices, and sausage links are always fantastic for charcuterie brunch boards. For easier preparation, I suggest using cured meats.
• Eggs: Boiled eggs are my top choice for a brunch charcuterie board because they’re easier to pick up with fingers. You can also dress them up a bit and make deviled eggs!
• Cheese: Great for pairing with fruits, bread, bagels, or just enjoyed on their own. You can even have a cheese platter with everything from hard to creamy types of cheese.
• Fresh fruits: Sweet, tart, and healthy; I can argue that fresh berries and other fruits are essential for brunch boards. It’s also a welcome bonus that they add attractive colors to the platter.
• Bread, bagels, muffins, crackers, cookies, and waffles: Choose assorted flavors for your brunch charcuterie board.
• Dips and spreads: Use the other elements in your charcuterie brunch board as a guide on what spreads and dipping options to add. You can never go wrong with honey or syrup, jam, peanut butter, and chocolate spread.

FAQ About Brunch Charcuterie Boards

Conclusion

Would you want to miss out on the brunch charcuterie board trend that everyone’s raving about?

This effortless but delicious brunch board idea will disappear within seconds at your next gathering because of its delightful assortment of fresh fruits, cheese, hard-boiled eggs, meats, spreads, waffles, turnovers, biscuits, and crackers.

You don’t even need to host a gathering to enjoy this brunch board because it can just be a way to make your family meal more exciting. 

Have everyone come up with their own combination and craft unique tasty brunch pairings!

Share your most innovative brunch charcuterie board idea in the comments section below, and let’s inspire each other with amazing brunch boards.

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