Breakfast Charcuterie Board

This breakfast charcuterie board creates a breakfast experience like no other. A delightful spread combining the best morning flavors, from fluffy pancakes and french toast to sizzling bacon, savory sausage, and scrambled eggs.

Paired with your favorite fresh fruits, sweet jams, and chocolate chips, this board promises an impressive, yet deceivingly easy breakfast that everyone will love.

 

A pancake charcuterie board is perfect for leisure weekend mornings, family brunches, or special occasions. Whether it's a lazy Sunday morning or an event worth celebrating, this easy charcuterie board transforms breakfast into a fun culinary affair.

Although charcuterie boards are often quite impressive, they're actually very easy to put together. I love making this gluten-free charcuterie board for family events or even a lazy dinner appetizer. If you're feeding a large crowd, a charcuterie table is such an easy way to go.

Another great thing about charcuterie boards is that you can customize them to almost any theme. From a Thanksgiving charcuterie board to a Mexican charcuterie board, the options are truly endless.

Why you'll love this breakfast board

• You can mix and match your favorite breakfast items for a spread customized to your liking.
• The vibrant colors and visual appealing display of food makes this and instagram-worthy breakfast.
• You can use prepped food, saving you time in the kitchen.
• Easily customize the board to allergies and picky eaters.

The ingredients

• Pancakes - I love making small gluten-free pancakes or oat flour pancakes but you can make traditional buttermilk pancakes. Feel free to swap for small waffles as well.
• French toast - Sourdough french toast is my go-to but these french toast bites also look adorable spread throughout this brunch board.
• Meat - You can use instant pot bacon, air fryer sausage, or breakfast ham on this board. Or, to make this a vegetarian board, omit the meat all together.
• Eggs - I like to make a big batch of fluffy, scrambled eggs. They bring so much texture to the board as well as a bright, yellow color.
• Fruit - Use whatever seasonal fruit you like best. Fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc. always look great and taste amazing.
• Sweets - Just for fun, I like to add chocolate chips and marshmallows. They pair well with the pancakes and the kids love them.
• Spreads - Two small jars of jelly, jam, or another spread like peanut butter adds another layer of texture to this recipe.

Can I customize this board for dietary preferences?

Yes you can add, swap, or omit ingredients for dietary preferences and/or food allergies. I like to make this breakfast platter completely gluten-free but you can cater to many different dietary needs.

Feel free to add more of your favorite foods as well. Mini cinnamon rolls, hard-boiled eggs, donut holes, mini muffins, and mini bagels are just a few more brunch classics. The options for your breakfast spread are practically endless. 

How to assemble a breakfast charcuterie board

Step 1: Large items

Add the large items like pancakes, french toast sticks, sausages, crispy bacon, etc. on the board.

Step 2: Details

Add the chocolate chips, marshmallows, berries, and other small foods on the board wherever you see fit.

Step 3: Final touches

Fill in space with larger fruits, spreads, and any other ingredients you'd like.

Pro tip: Arrange items creatively, with varying heights and colors next to each other for an attractive display.

Can I prepare items in advance?

Yes you can prepare items in advance to save time in the kitchen. Pancakes, waffles, french toast, and the meat can be made ahead and heated up when ready to serve. You can even use frozen pancakes and/or frozen waffles for connivence.

Tips for the best grazing board

• Use a wooden board or cutting board for visual appeal
• Add fruit in the empty spaces for pops of color
• Switching up shapes and textures, like sausage patties for sausage links, is a great way to add dimension to the board.
• Fresh herbs or edible flowers are an easy, yet creative way to add a touch of detail.

What beverages pair well with this brunch charcuterie board?

Orange juice, tea, coffee, and virgin mimosas are excellent choices. If you're serving kiddos, I recommend chocolate milk as well.

Storage

Storing - Although it depends on the item, ingredients can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge at for a couple of days. But, mini pancakes and fresh toast tend to taste best fresh.

Freezing - You can freeze leftover pancakes and french toast if desired. I would not recommend freezing anything else.

More recipes you'll love

• If you're a breakfast fan, you'll love this gluten-free eggs Benedict casserole.
• These easy red velvet cookies are the perfect dessert for mother's day or valentine's day.
• This gluten free french toast casserole is another delicious breakfast recipe.
• If you need another cheese board idea, try this summer charcuterie board or a charcuterie cone.