Picnic Menu And Quantities

📜 Collection: Burcea Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides An archival list of recommended quantities and provisions for a group picnic, including potato salad, bratwurst, and sides. Perfect for planning large outdoor gatherings and community events.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
30 mins30 minsNone10+ servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Large bowls
  • Grill
  • Serving platters

Ingredients

Picnic Provisions

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
5 lbsPotatoesFor potato salad, split 1/2 german style and 1/2 mayonnaise
2 qtsBeansPrepared
10 lbsBratwurst2 lbs left over noted
4 dozBuns2 doz left over noted
1 largeTossed SaladBowl full, just right amount
As neededOlivesAssorted
As neededRadishesFresh
As neededCeleryCarrot sticks
As neededPicklesSliced or whole
2Cakes2 dozen cupcakes, 1 sponge cake
1 canBeerPlus extra bottles left over
1 canSodaPlus extra bottles left over

Instructions

Preparation And Assembly

  1. Prepare the 5 lbs potatoes and divide them into half German-style and half mayonnaise-based potato salad.
  2. Heat the 2 qts beans until piping hot and transfer to a portable serving container.
  3. Grill the 10 lbs bratwurst over medium heat until fully cooked through and nicely browned on the outside.
  4. Arrange the 4 doz buns, 1 large tossed salad, olives, radishes, celery and carrot sticks, and pickles on the serving table.
  5. Display the 2 cakes, cupcakes, and sponge cake alongside the chilled beer and soda for dessert and refreshments.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Salads and baked goods can be prepared the day before and kept refrigerated until the picnic.


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