Building the Best Brunch Charcuterie Board

Whether it’s a holiday or a Sunday morning in May, a Brunch Charcuterie Board is a winning idea for a knockout get-together! Pile up an impressive display full of your favorite brunch items and wow your guests – all with very little work involved.

I may not embrace everything about being a Millennial, but when it comes to brunch?

I’m always in 110%.

It’s a rare occasion that I actually get to enjoy a good brunch (pretty sure my last one was Christmas 2017). Obviously, making them count is always on my mind, and building a Brunch Charcuterie Board like this one is sure to be memorable for all your guests!

Of course, this is just a simple, small sampling of what you can do with a brunch board – so use this as inspiration for a full table, if you’d like!

What are the main elements you think of when it comes to brunch?

Personally, I always look for the basics.

• Eggs (poached, deviled, fried, in that order)
• BACON (or sausage, I’m an equal opportunity breakfast meat-eater)
• Starch! Bread, crackers, slices of toasted crostini, or potatoes (these Air Fryer Diced Potatoes are a perfect side)
• Fruits (any and all)
• Nuts (candied pecans, spiced walnuts, and almonds are so delicious)
• Pastries (cheese or apricot danish, anyone?)
• Something sweet (like yogurt parfaits)
• Something fun and rather filling (like a batch of these Breakfast Sliders!)

Coincidentally, most charcuterie boards are built similarly.

Proteins + cheeses + accoutrements are the three categories that need to be filled to achieve epic board status.

So, What Should I Include On A Brunch Charcuterie Board?

Think about all of the foods you love to eat for brunch – then break them down to ingredients!

When it comes to meats and proteins, I like to include at least 2-4, depending on the size of my guest list:

• Crispy bacon slices
• Prosciutto, speck, or another cured meat
• Sausage links
• Smoked salmon (bonus if there’s cream cheese!)
• Soft-boiled or deviled eggs

Cheese is required! Pick 2-3 of your favorites, or whip up a dip:

• Hard cheeses, like cheddar or Parmesan, complement anything on the board.
• Soft and semi-firm cheeses such as goat, brie, cream cheese, or Gouda are beautifully spreadable/stackable.
• If you’re feeling extra creative, a homemade dip is a great addition!

The fun part is filling in all the extra space!

• Fruits and/or veggies of all kinds! Grapes, mandarins, berries, sliced pears or apples. Seasonal or year-round, a little sweet is always a good balance.
• Decadent roasted nuts add a ton of depth and flavor to the selections. Plus, they’re an easy addition to fill in empty space.
• Jams, jellies, chutneys, and honeys are great on cheese and crackers.
• Yogurt! It’s something different, but is great for dipping fruit into.
• Starches, of course!
• Sweets, like chopped chocolate, will calm any morning sweet tooth.

If you’re planning on building a charcuterie board like this for your holiday brunch, be sure to stock up for refills!

Just be prepared for a lengthy guest list once everyone finds out what’s for brunch!

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• Brunch Sangria Mimosas
• Salmon Cheese Ball & Crudites Platter

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