Christmas Morning Nibble Board

I don’t know about you, but Christmas morning always brings lots of guests for brunch. This year in an effort to prepare items the day before….a Christmas Morning Nibble Board recipe emerged…or at least a plan.

There’s always potato casserole, French muffins, ham, bacon, eggs in some form… perhaps a French toast casserole, waffle board, and fruit tray for starters.

When I was thinking about this month’s VUE recipes, why not give all of us the idea of prepping before so that Christmas morning was easier? Now…muffins, potato casserole and egg casserole are prepped the day before. But? putting it all together needed a little ease. Are you with me?

So…to amp up the fruit tray with savory items…why not make a Christmas morning nibble board?

I began with adding a round tray to a lazy Susan so it was easier to create and serve.

Simply begin with your favorite fruit, cheese, cured meats, deli meat, cooked bacon, nuts and olives to make a “wreath” formation.

If you have room in your fridge? Just cover and add it to the fridge. Then remove on Christmas morning to tuck in your favorite herbs and non refrigerated items around the edges.

So quick.

So easy.

And perfect for serving options.

Who doesn’t like to graze on Christmas morning?

A bit of savory and sweet.

Here’s a guideline:

Feel free to create your nibble board with food items that complement other items you are having Christmas morning.

Since the Blueberry French Toast casserole, potato casserole, and other favorites can be made the day before and baked on Christmas morning…this just rounds out the “grazing” with cooked bacon, ham, deli meats, a variety of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and olives.

Feel free to add more “kid friendly” favorites such as: tiny muffins or donuts, dollar pancakes, mini waffles, bagel bites, or other breakfast friendly items.

The point? Make Christmas morning easier. Delicious. With time to linger. Graze. Enjoy those around you. Don’t forget to add your coffee, Christmas cider, and hot chocolate in carafes to keep warm so you move that off your list, too.

See what I mean?

Just make sure that you have room for all the prepped dishes, including the ingredients for the nibble board, in the fridge the night before.

I hope prepping Christmas morning foods ahead gives you ease.

Here are a few things to help make that work.

May all who have your feet under your table this Christmas be blessed…and may joy, love, and kindness flood your conversations and gatherings.

So thankful for this season to remind us of the gift of Jesus. Of God’s care for us through His son. Much to ponder, reflect, understand and embrace to the meaning of His birth.

Thank you, friends, for joining me at the table today and sharing a few moments to focus on the importance of the season, those joining you, and time well spent sharing life together.

Hoping you have a Merry Christmas morning, friends,

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