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Perfect Graduation Party Grazing Board for 30 Guests

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An easy, elegant, and stress-free grazing board designed to feed 30 guests with a variety of cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, crunchy elements, and dips. Perfect for graduation celebrations and casual mingling.

Ingredients

  • Brie, whole wheel
  • Aged cheddar, sliced
  • Goat cheese log, plain or herbed
  • Manchego, cubed
  • Soppressata slices
  • Prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • Salami, sliced thick
  • Seedless grapes, red and green
  • Strawberries, halved
  • Baby carrots
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber slices
  • Assorted crackers (water crackers and multigrain)
  • Marcona almonds, lightly salted
  • Pretzel sticks
  • Honey, for drizzling
  • Dijon mustard
  • Olives, mixed varieties
  • Fig jam or apricot preserves
  • Pickles, small gherkins or cornichons

Instructions

  1. Chill perishable items: About 20 minutes before assembling, take the cheeses and meats out of the fridge so they’re slightly chilled but not too cold.
  2. Arrange cheeses: Place the brie wheel in the center of your board. Cut the goat cheese log into 1-inch slices and scatter the cubes of manchego and slices of cheddar in groups around the board, leaving space between each type.
  3. Place meats: Fold or roll slices of prosciutto, salami, and soppressata, then nestle them into the open spaces around the cheeses.
  4. Add fresh fruits and veggies: Cluster grapes in small bunches on one side, distribute strawberry halves near cheeses that pair well with sweetness, and arrange cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices in small piles. Baby carrots can stand upright in a small ramekin.
  5. Fill in crunchy elements: Fan out crackers in rows or small stacks around the edges. Sprinkle Marcona almonds and pretzel sticks in remaining gaps.
  6. Set dips and extras: Place small bowls of honey, mustard, fig jam, olives, and pickles strategically across the board. Drizzle a little honey over the brie just before serving.
  7. Final touches: Add fresh herbs like rosemary sprigs or edible flowers if desired. Ensure everything is easy to reach without disturbing other items.

Notes

Take cheeses out of the fridge ahead of time to enhance flavor and texture. Roll or fold cured meats for better presentation and to prevent drying. Pair sweet fruits with salty or tangy cheeses and meats for balanced bites. Avoid overcrowding the board to keep it visually appealing and easy to serve. Use gluten-free crackers or dairy-free cheese alternatives for dietary needs. Keep a damp cloth handy for spills and ensure enough toothpicks for guests.

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Keywords: grazing board, party food, graduation party, appetizer, cheese board, crowd-pleaser, easy party food, no-cook

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