Looking for snacks that will score big this weekend? This New England Patriots themed cheese tray will have your guests cheering for more! An assortment of different cheeses, crackers and berries create a spectacular patriotic presentation and the perfect appetizer leading into dinner. The best part? All of the prep work for this can be prepared in advanced and assembled the day of. Now that sounds like a “Gronk spike” worthy appetizer to me!

Buying food for entertaining can be tricky. Too little fare can leave guests feeling unsatisfied, and overbuying feels wasteful and excessive. Provisions that always please a crowd are artisanal cheese and cured meat boards — it is a power duo that is not to be ignored.

This board is the perfect starter for a large Super Bowl party. If you’ve prepared a lot of main-course food and you don’t want you guests to fill up on apps beforehand, I always suggest the less-is-more approach. For your presentation, consider leaving the cheese mostly whole and the meats sliced — the food will speak for itself. To finish off this board, add some crisp crackers and a dip like hummus in a small bowl.

Ingredients

3 – 4 different types of cheese

Salami

Grapes

Raspberries

Strawberries

Blueberries

Pita bread

Pretzel crackers

HOPE Organic Hummus

Directions

1. Assemble all of the items on a large plate or board. Enjoy and go Patriots!