Breakfast board-bread, ham, cheese & avocado

In Europe you will always find platters of various meats and cheeses for breakfast – especially in Germany. Who needs to rely on just eggs and bacon to be your source of protein at breakfast?

I have taken this idea and added the beloved avocado for some healthy fat. You can make this with any type of cheese, or cheeses, add salami or mortadella if it suits your fancy and even some fresh tomatoes (if delicious and in season). And of course, this equally works with bagels, cream cheese, and salmon. Let your creative ideas take flight.

Using different wooden boards also make your food display more interesting. A variety of woods, colors and shapes create more beauty on the table.

Breakfast board-bread, ham, cheese & avocado

In Europe you will always find platters of various meats and cheeses for breakfast – especially in Germany. Who needs to rely on just eggs and bacon to be your source of protein at breakfast?

Using different wooden boards also make your food display more interesting. A variety of woods, colors and shapes create more beauty on the table.

Posted by Barbara

Ingredients

Recipe serves: 8

	8 slices black forest ham, cut in half
	1 piece Danish Fontina cheese (about 3/4 pound)
	1-2 avocados, have one to spare in case needed
	2 slices sunflower seed bread (or dense German sliced bread), cut in thirds
	4-6 slices of your favorite fresh bread, cut in half
	butter, in small bowl on side
	jam, in small bowl on side
	optional
	sliced tomatoes
	other types of cheeses (sliced or whole)

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thoughts&stories

Creating a little help-your-self food board is not only easy but a very gracious way for guests to select what suits their tastes. I love adding different types of seasonal fruit, nuts, or anything else that complements the rest of the meal.

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Posted by Barbara

time
15 minutes
serves
8
skill level
Easy

Ingredients

8 slices black forest ham, cut in half
1 piece Danish Fontina cheese (about 3/4 pound)
1-2 avocados, have one to spare in case needed
2 slices sunflower seed bread (or dense German sliced bread), cut in thirds
4-6 slices of your favorite fresh bread, cut in half
butter, in small bowl on side
jam, in small bowl on side
optional
sliced tomatoes
other types of cheeses (sliced or whole)

Directions

1 Done	Take a medium size wooden board and place ham, cheese nicely on the board.
2 Done	Peel avocado(s), remove avocado stone (pip), cut into slices.
3 Done	Place avocado on wooden board next to cheese and meat. Or on the side of the board when ready to serve if you do not have enough room on the board.
4 Done	Slice bread and place on board or in a bowl on the side.
5 Done	Put out serving utensils and serve.