How to Build a Brunch Charcuterie Board (+ Savory Muffins Recipe)

Chad Montano

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Brunch is the ideal meal — it offers the best of breakfast, plus the lunch foods you love, and sometimes even involves champagne! What’s not to love about that? If you didn’t believe brunch could get any better, it’s time to meet the brunch charcuterie board. 

Brunch board with salmon, waffles, fruit, bacon and bagel

Build your own brunch charcuterie board

Charcuterie boards are a popular way to serve up hors d’oeuvres, traditionally involving an assortment of meats and accompaniments such as cheese, fruit, veggies and dipping sauces, all packed onto a platter for an aesthetically pleasing spread. (They’re not just for meats, though — now you can make a vegan charcuterie board, too!) Adding a brunch twist to the typical charcuterie board is an easy way to shake up your late-morning or early-afternoon shindig! 

To build the perfect brunch board for your next family gathering, party or shower, start with an eye-catching surface — whether it’s a butcher-block cutting board, slab of marble or slate, or even a vibrant serving plate. Choose an array of colorful ingredients and pack them tightly onto the platter. The goal is to create an impressive display of bite-sized foods that can be mixed, matched and enjoyed by your hungry guests. Be sure to include dips, sauces and toppings to add another layer of depth to your spread. 

Here are some ideas for your brunch charcuterie board:

  • Grapes
  • Strawberries
  • Thinly sliced apples
  • Mini bell peppers
  • Honey or maple syrup
  • Crispy bacon
  • Smoked salmon or lox 
  • Waffles, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Bagel pieces and cream cheese
  • Savory egg muffins (recipe below)
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Savory Brunch Muffins

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword brunch
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 121 kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs, beaten
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray muffin tins with nonstick spray.
  3. In large bowl add eggs, onion, half the cheese, turmeric, pinch of salt and pepper. Mix contents well.
  4. Fill each muffin tin with 3/4 of egg mix. Add a little chopped bacon, spinach, and cherry tomatoes on top. Sprinkle rest of cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes or until eggs are cooked through. Test it with a toothpick. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Savory Brunch Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 146mg49%
Sodium 185mg8%
Potassium 132mg4%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 395IU8%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 60mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Chad Montano

Chad Montano has a passion for fitness, nutrition, cooking and music. On his Instagram account (@briewilly), he marries his passions for food and photography to create mouthwatering dishes that feature an array of foods. Chad believes a healthy lifestyle is all about balance, which is why you'll find his recipes are a good mix of carbs, fats and protein. Through proper nutrition and regular exercise, anything is possible.