A playful Christmas stocking tray with cheeses, meats, fruits, and dips ideal for holiday gatherings and easy entertaining.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz Swiss cheese, cubed
→ Meats (optional)
03 - 3.5 oz sliced salami
04 - 3.5 oz sliced prosciutto
→ Crackers & Breads
05 - 20 assorted crackers
06 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Fresh Produce
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
08 - 1 cup red grapes
09 - 0.5 cup pitted green olives
10 - 0.5 cup cucumber slices
→ Dips & Spreads
11 - 0.5 cup hummus
12 - 0.25 cup whole-grain mustard
→ Festive Garnishes
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
14 - Pomegranate seeds
# Directions:
01 - Arrange slices of salami or baguette on a large rectangular or stocking-shaped serving board to form the outline of a Christmas stocking.
02 - Place the cubed sharp cheddar and Swiss cheese in the toe and heel areas within the outlined stocking shape.
03 - Distribute cherry tomatoes and red grapes along the main body of the stocking to provide a vibrant red appearance.
04 - Arrange crackers and cucumber slices around the edges or cuff portion of the stocking for texture and color contrast.
05 - Set small bowls containing green olives and hummus at the top or opening of the stocking for convenient dipping.
06 - Add prosciutto slices and additional crackers as needed to maintain the stocking shape and fill any gaps.
07 - Tuck in fresh rosemary sprigs and sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the arrangement for a seasonal touch.
08 - Present immediately and invite guests to serve themselves.
