Here’s The Best Appetizer for a Party

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine.

Need ideas on how to outsmart the season this year? Here’s the best appetizer for a party that’s super quick and delicious, too. It’s a crowd pleasing favorite to impress your family and friends.

Best Appetizer for a Party

During the holidays, I like to keep a few pantry staples on hand for entertaining. That way, when family and friends stop by, I’m always prepared with a few goodies to serve that are super quick and easy to throw together in a pinch. And with Food Lion, it is super easy to outsmart the season this year.

To me, preparing a cheese board is the best appetizer for a party. The cheese board is always a hit at our house and it’s so easy during the holidays to keep the ingredients on hand.

My boys love the variety of crackers, meats, and cheeses to try. But as a busy mom, I love just how easy and quick it is to create such a festive and beautiful display of tasty servings.

I simply head to Food Lion for a few of our favorite cheeses and crackers, add a few slices of sausages and some fruit, and then display it all on a beautiful platter. That’s how you outsmart the season!

How to Prepare a Cheese Board

Need help with your upcoming party? A cheese board can really be a lifesaver when you’re pressed for time. Simply follow these few steps to make it super quick and festive, too.

• Pick Your Platter – When building your cheese board, make sure to select a large plate or serving platter that will hold all of your tasty crackers and cheeses. I like to use a large wooden cutting board, but any type of large serving tray will do.
• Choose Your Cheese – The feature, of course, is your choice of cheeses. Choose a variety of soft and hard cheeses with interesting flavors and textures. Just remember to make it easy for your guests by slicing the cheese ahead or grabbing packages of cheese from the deli department that’s already cubed. That way, everyone can use toothpicks or a serving fork when making their tasty choices.
• Sweet & Salty– Fill the rest of your tray with sweet slices of fruit and maybe some jam. Then add a few slices of meat and don’t forget the crackers.

Outsmart the Season with Food Lion

If you need a last minute idea on what to serve your family and friends at your next event, think about building your own cheese board.

Simply visit your local Food Lion and pick up an assortment of cheeses and crackers. Make sure to stop by their fabulous produce section for some pears, apples, and grapes to serve on the cheese board, too.

Food Lion makes all of your holiday entertaining so much easier. So if you need any of those last minute items or a few ready made treats to serve during the holidays, just stop by Food Lion to outsmart the season this year. And don’t forget to check out some of their recipes, tips, and their money saving coupons, too. Just click the links below for more details:

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