Description

These Breakfast Charcuterie Cups are a creative and convenient way to enjoy all your morning favorites in one bite. Each portable cup is packed with classic breakfast items like eggs, bacon, fruit, cheese, and pastries, making them perfect for brunch, on-the-go mornings, or entertaining a crowd. You can customize each cup to match your tastes, making this recipe a fun and elegant addition to any breakfast spread.

Ingredients

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Proteins

6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved or quartered
8 slices cooked bacon, cut in half
8 slices cooked breakfast sausage links, halved

Cheese

1 cup cheddar cheese cubes
1 cup mozzarella cheese balls (bocconcini)

Fruits

1 cup grapes, red or green, washed
1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
1 cup blueberries

Pastries

12 mini croissants or mini muffins

Extras

1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds or walnuts)
1/2 cup dried fruit (apricots or cranberries)
Fresh herbs (such as parsley or chives) for garnish
12 small disposable cups or jars, for serving

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Instructions

Prepare All Ingredients: Begin by cooking the bacon and breakfast sausage links until crisp and golden. Hard boil the eggs, peel them, and cut them in half or quarters for easy portioning. Chop fruit and cheese into bite-sized pieces.
Assemble Cups: Take each cup or jar and start by adding a few bite-sized pastries at the bottom for stability. Then, layer in the proteins—add halves of eggs, pieces of bacon, and sausage. Follow this by arranging cheese cubes and mozzarella balls around the proteins.
Add Fruits and Nuts: Fill in the gaps with a colorful mix of grapes, strawberries, and blueberries. Add a small handful of mixed nuts and a few pieces of dried fruit for sweetness and crunch.
Garnish and Serve: Finish each cup with a sprinkle of fresh chopped herbs. Arrange the finished cups on a large platter or breakfast tray and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for optimal freshness.

Notes

Feel free to swap out any of the proteins, cheeses, or fruits to match your preferences or dietary needs.
To save time in the morning, prepare and portion all ingredients the night before and assemble just before serving.
For a vegetarian option, simply omit the bacon and sausage and add extra cheese, roasted vegetables, or plant-based sausage.
Choose gluten-free pastries to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Use sturdy cups to keep the ingredients upright and visually appealing.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 280
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 470mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 13g
Cholesterol: 160mg