Which Hostess Snack Is Right For Your Party?
May 26, 2008 by Belinda Jillie
Filed under Recipes
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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.
What you need are a range of hostess snack ideas to always have at hand, so you can choose from your list quickly whenever you have a get together. Try out a few of these and write your favorites down on a list.
Be sure to keep the master list in the same place with all your other recipes so you won’t lose it and find yourself at a loss for ideas.
Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip - This is always a hit at parties! It’s great served with French bread pieces, crackers, tortilla chips, or even veggies like carrot sticks. (Note, some versions include nuts, but I recommend never serving nuts at a gathering, as you never know whose allergies might be an issue.)
-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 the oven to 275 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a decorative baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Be sure 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 side of a slice of bread, then lay it face-up on the serving plate. Add the sandwich filling, spreading evenly.
Continue adding layers of buttered bread and sandwich fillings. Now you mix together the half and half and the cream cheese to make a frosting. Thickly frost the loaf.
Add garnishes of parsley, then slice vertically to create individual servings.
Enjoy your gathering, and good luck with the perfect hostess snack!
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