Ingredients:

  • 4 oz mild cheddar, cubed
  • 4 oz mozzarella pearls or cubes
  • 4 oz colby jack, sliced
  • 1 cup whole grain crackers
  • 1/2 cup pretzel sticks
  • 1/2 cup rice puffs or veggie straws
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup seedless grapes, quartered lengthwise
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 4 slices turkey breast, rolled
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp hummus or mild yogurt dip

Instructions:

  1. Quarter all grapes lengthwise. Note: This is the most important safety step for toddlers.
  2. Slice cucumbers into thin half moons and ensure apple slices are thin enough to be easily chewed.
  3. Place ramekins containing the hummus, dip, or berries on the board first until they are anchored.
  4. Arrange the cubes of mild cheddar and mozzarella pearls around the bowls.
  5. Place the colby jack slices in small folds to create height.
  6. Scatter the whole grain crackers and pretzel sticks in sweeping lines across the Cheese Board.
  7. Fill the remaining gaps with rice puffs or veggie straws until the board looks full.
  8. Tuck the rolled turkey breast and diced apricots into the corners.
  9. Add the apple and cucumber slices in fan shapes.
  10. Scatter the quartered grapes around the edges until the colors are balanced.