Mother’s Day Breakfast Grazing Board
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Create a beautiful, low-pressure breakfast platter perfect for social eating and Mother’s Day gatherings.
- Author: amyrosewood
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 6 small pancakes or waffles
- 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries)
- 1/2 cup sliced kiwi
- 1/4 cup small cubes of cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup small cubes of smoked gouda cheese
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
- 1/4 cup mini bagels or bagel chips
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons jam or preserves
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- Maple syrup, for drizzling
- Prepare all components: cook pancakes/waffles, cook bacon, and slice fruit and cheese.
- Select a large wooden board or platter to serve as your base for the brunch charcuterie.
- Place small bowls or ramekins on the board for wet items like jam and cream cheese.
- Arrange the pancakes or waffles in one section of the board.
- Place the bacon slices near the pancakes.
- Artfully scatter the mixed berries and kiwi slices across open spaces on the board.
- Group the cheese cubes together in a distinct area.
- Place the halved hard-boiled eggs strategically around the board for visual balance.
- Add the mini bagels or bagel chips to an open area.
- Place small dollops of cream cheese and jam into their respective bowls.
- Sprinkle the toasted nuts over any remaining empty spaces to fill gaps.
- Serve the maple syrup on the side for drizzling over the pancakes.
Notes
- Use seasonal fruit for the best flavor and color contrast on your breakfast platter.
- For an easier setup, you can use store-bought mini pancakes or waffles.
- This grazing board works well for a brunch charcuterie setup; aim for odd numbers of items for better visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 section
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 100