Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMachine Shed RestaurantAppetizer Trays Recipe

Appetizer Trays Recipe

Time1h
Serves25

All trays serve 25 people, with options including Fresh Cut Fruit, Vegetable Tray with Ranch Dip, Cheese, Sausage, and Crackers, BBQ Smoked Sausage, and more.

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Ingredients

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Fresh Cut Fruit

Vegetable Tray with Ranch Dip

BBQ Smoked Sausage

Method

Fresh Cut Fruit

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fruits

    Wash all fruits thoroughly. Cut the watermelon and pineapple into bite-sized cubes. Hull and slice the strawberries. Rinse the grapes and blueberries. Arrange all fruits on a large serving tray.

Vegetable Tray with Ranch Dip

  1. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and peel the carrots and celery. Cut the carrots into sticks and the celery into 3-inch pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into rounds. Arrange the vegetables in a tray with a bowl of ranch dressing in the center.

Cheese, Sausage, and Crackers

  1. 3

    Arrange the Cheese and Sausage

    Slice the assorted cheeses and sausages into bite-sized pieces. Arrange them on a large platter with an assortment of crackers placed around them.

BBQ Smoked Sausage

  1. 4

    Prepare the BBQ Smoked Sausage

    Slice the smoked sausage into 1-inch pieces. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sausage and BBQ sauce. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Serve warm.

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