Which Hostess Snack Is Right For Your Party?
When you’re planning and hosting a party, figuring out what to serve can be a dilemma. Whether it’s an all-out dinner or not, snack foods of some kind are usually expected.
It’s essential to plan out a range of hostess snack foods to serve in advance, so you’ll have an organized list to choose from every time you host a get together. Go ahead, try out some of these and make note of your favorites.
Just remember to store your list in the same place you keep all your other recipes. That way, you won’t lose it and find yourself desperate for ideas.
Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip: This stuff disappears fast at parties! It’s best complemented by pieces of French bread, tortilla chips, crackers, or even veggies such as carrot sticks. Note: Although some variations of this recipe recommend nuts, it’s safest to avoid nuts. You never know who has nut allergies.
-2 jars of marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped -2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese (low-fat works well, but avoid nonfat, because it won’t melt well) -1 cup grated parmesan cheese -1 clove garlic, minced -1 cup mayonnaise
Preheat oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine all the above ingredients in a nice (decorative) baking dish. Bake until hot and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Don’t forget to warn your guests that it’s hot.
Sandwich Loaf: A hostess snack standard from the seventies, this main dish always impresses people at a luncheon!
- 1 big loaf of fresh white bread - 3 sandwich fillings, your choice — you might prefer egg salad, ham salad, etc. You can also use thin slices of deli meats. - 1/4 cup of margarine, softened - 2 packages of cream cheese, softened - 1/2 cup of half and half
Trim the crusts from the loaf of bread, so they’re rectangular in shape. Cut it horizontally into four large slices.
Butter one slice of bread and lay face-up on the serving platter. Spread evenly with one sandwich filling.
Continue layering buttered bread and sandwich fillings. Combine the cream cheese and half and half to create a frosting, and frost the loaf thickly.
Garnish with parsley. Slice vertically for individual servings.
Don’t forget to have fun at your gathering once you serve the perfect hostess snack!
