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Budget-Friendly Graduation Grazing Board for 25 People

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An easy, affordable grazing board recipe perfect for graduation parties and casual celebrations, featuring a variety of simple ingredients arranged for a crowd of 25.

Ingredients

  • Sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or cubed
  • Colby Jack cheese, cubed
  • Cream cheese spread or herbed cheese ball
  • Thinly sliced deli turkey or ham
  • Salami or pepperoni rounds
  • Assorted crackers (store brands recommended)
  • Baguette slices or sturdy breadsticks
  • Seedless grapes (green or red)
  • Baby carrots
  • Cucumber slices
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Hummus (store-bought or homemade)
  • Mixed nuts (optional)
  • Olives (green or black, pitted)
  • Dried fruits like apricots or cranberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients (15-20 minutes): Wash all fresh produce thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds, halve cherry tomatoes, and trim baby carrots if needed. Remove grapes from stems and pat dry. Slice cheeses into bite-size cubes or thin slices. Cut baguette into 1/4-inch slices and toast lightly if desired.
  2. Arrange the Base Elements (10 minutes): Lay your large serving board or tray on a flat surface. Place small bowls or ramekins for hummus, cream cheese spread, and olives spaced evenly across the board.
  3. Layer the Cheeses and Meats (10 minutes): Fold sliced deli meats into loose rolls or fans. Arrange cheese cubes and slices in clusters near the dips. Scatter salami or pepperoni slices in small piles.
  4. Add Crackers and Bread (5 minutes): Fill empty spaces with crackers and baguette slices, placing them in small stacks or fanned arrangements.
  5. Fill in with Fresh Produce and Extras (10 minutes): Tuck grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and baby carrots into remaining gaps. Add mixed nuts and dried fruits in small clusters.
  6. Final Touches and Serving (5 minutes): Add any last-minute sprigs of herbs like rosemary or thyme for decoration. Provide small tongs or toothpicks for guests to use.

Notes

Prep ingredients the night before and assemble the board 1-2 hours before serving for best freshness. Keep crackers separate until serving to avoid sogginess. Toast baguette slices for better texture. Customize with seasonal produce or dietary preferences.

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