Description
A festive and visually stunning Holiday Breakfast Charcuterie Board featuring a variety of waffles, breakfast meats, fresh fruits, mini muffins, cinnamon rolls, decadent caramel and fudge dips, and holiday-themed candies. Perfect for a joyful morning gathering with family and friends during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Waffles and Breads
- 6 Waffles
- 4-5 Mini muffins (Chocolate Chip)
- 4-5 Mini muffins (Blueberry)
- 4-5 Mini muffins (Banana Nut)
- 6-7 Mini Cinnamon rolls
Fruits
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 cup Blackberries
- ½ cup Raspberries
- 2 Oranges (sliced)
- 1 Grapefruit (sliced)
Meats
- 6-7 Bacon strips
- 6-7 Breakfast sausage links
Dips and Spreads
- 1 cup Caramel
- 1 cup Fudge
Candies and Garnishes
- ¼ cup Sprinkles (Christmas themed)
- ¼ cup Peppermint Baking Chips
- 4-5 Cinnamon Sticks
- 4-5 Peppermint Sticks
- 8-10 Lindt Truffles
- ¼ cup M&M’s (Red & Green)
- ¼ cup Cinnamon Roll Truffle Baking Chips
Instructions
- Prepare your serving board: Start by choosing a large board with edges to keep everything in place. Place small bowls on the board first, filling them with caramel and fudge to create your dipping stations.
- Arrange large baked items: Add your waffles to the board placing them prominently as the largest standout items for visual appeal and easy access.
- Add baked goods next: Place the mini muffins of chocolate chip, blueberry, and banana nut varieties along with the mini cinnamon rolls on the board, grouping them attractively and balancing the layout.
- Lay out the meats: Arrange cooked bacon strips and breakfast sausage links in a dedicated section of the board, ensuring they are easy to grab and complement the sweet items.
- Add fresh fruits: Distribute strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, orange slices, and grapefruit slices artistically around the board to add vibrant color and freshness.
- Garnish and fill gaps: Use holiday-themed sprinkles, peppermint baking chips, cinnamon sticks, peppermint sticks, Lindt truffles, M&M’s, and cinnamon roll truffle baking chips to fill any empty spaces, adding festive touches and extra treats.
Notes
- Use a board with edges to prevent items from sliding off.
- Warm the waffles, bacon, and sausage before placing for best taste.
- Arrange items by color and size for an appealing presentation.
- Use small bowls to contain sticky sauces like caramel and fudge for easy dipping.
- The board can be prepared ahead; keep refrigerated and bring to room temperature before serving.