Jans Graduation Menu
📜 Collection: Burcea Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides A detailed party menu and planning guide for a graduation celebration catering to guests. Includes quantities for baked potatoes, ham, beans, salads, and drinks.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | None | 26 people |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Baking dishes
- Bowls
- Serving platters
Ingredients
Main Dishes & Sides
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Potatoes | Baked |
| 2 - 12 oz | Sour Cream | Cartons |
| 6 lbs | Baked Beans | From scratch |
| 2 bowls | Tossed Salad | Prepared |
| 8 lbs | Canned Ham | Baked |
Accompaniments & Desserts
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As needed | Pickles | Assorted, radish and apple pickles |
| 2 | Angel Food Cake | Served with whipped cream and strawberries |
Beverages
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 30 cups | Coffee | Brewed |
| 3 cans | Lemonade | Prepared |
| 3 qts | Martinis | Mixed |
| 3 qts | Manhattans | Mixed |
| 4 bottles | Beer | Chilled |
| 2 bottles | Soda | Chilled |
Instructions
Preparation and Service
- Bake the 26 potatoes until tender and fluffy.
- Serve the baked potatoes alongside 2 - 12 oz sour cream cartons.
- Prepare the 6 lbs baked beans from scratch, noting that slightly less quantity may suffice for future events.
- Toss and serve the 2 bowls tossed salad fresh.
- Bake the 8 lbs canned ham until heated through.
- Arrange the assortment of pickles, including radish and apple varieties, on serving trays.
- Prepare 2 angel food cake desserts and top with whipped cream and strawberries.
- Brew 30 c. coffee and mix 3 cans lemonade, along with alcoholic and soft beverages to taste.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Baking the ham and beans ahead of time allows for easier day-of assembly.
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