Learn the steps to assemble an impressive and easy-to-serve Breakfast Grazing Board or Brunch Platter using simple, wholesome components for your next gathering.
Author:miasmeals
Prep Time:25 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Brunch
Method:Assembly
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 loaf sliced artisan bread or bagels
1 cup smoked salmon or sliced ham
1 cup cooked bacon strips
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup blueberries
2 large oranges, segmented
1 cup small croissants or mini muffins
1 block cheddar cheese, cubed
1 block brie cheese, sliced
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup mixed nuts (almonds, pecans)
1 jar fruit preserves or jam
Instructions
Select a large wooden board or platter for your brunch board assembly.
Place small bowls on the board for wet items like yogurt, jam, and cream cheese.
Arrange the main protein items, such as salmon or bacon, in small piles or folded sections around the bowls.
Place the sliced bread or bagels near one edge of the board.
Add the cheeses, cutting some into cubes and leaving others in wedges for visual interest.
Fill the remaining spaces by artfully arranging the fresh fruit, ensuring colors contrast next to each other.
Scatter the nuts and chives over open areas for texture and garnish.
Serve the board immediately with small serving utensils for guests.
Notes
For a savory breakfast spread, include small bowls of everything bagel seasoning or hot sauce.
If making a sweet breakfast platter, add small bowls of melted chocolate for dipping fruit.
To prepare ahead, keep all components refrigerated separately and assemble the board within one hour of serving.
Pair this board with mimosas for a complete weekend brunch display.