This post is sponsored by PLANTERS®. All comments and opinions are my own.
When it comes to holiday snacking and appetizers, simple and easy doesn’t have to mean bland and boring. In fact, with PLANTERS® Nuts, they’re anything but! With the holidays fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to stock up on the ultimate in easy snacks that are always sure to please.
Around this time of year I always make sure to have plenty of PLANTERS® products on hand for when my guests start to get a little peckish. There’s no prep and no cooking needed. Just pop open a jar or can of your favorite varieties, pour into a serving dish, and watch how fast they go! Plus, they’re a healthier option than other snacks like chips or popcorn.
Of course, if you do want to get a little more elaborate, PLANTERS® has you covered there, too. Take this Sweet & Savory Cheeseball, for example. It’s probably one of my all-time favorite appetizers and I look for any excuse to make it. When I know I will have guests, it’s always the first thing on my menu!
With just some PLANTERS® Mixed Nuts and a handful of other ingredients, you can create a delicious appetizer with a visual appeal that can stand shoulder to shoulder with any centerpiece.
- 1 cup PLANTERS® Mixed Nuts, chopped (divided)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- Mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, cranberries, chives, and ½ cup of the chopped PLANTERS® Mixed Nuts in a small bowl.
- Form the mixture into a ball and roll in the remaining chopped nuts, covering the ball on all sides.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 – 2 hours.
- Serve with your favorite crackers.
So what makes PLANTERS® products the prize of the snack aisle? Three things: quality, experience, and — most importantly — taste. The PLANTERS® brand is over 100 years old, and has only ever used the best nuts available to create their unique blends and mixes. That’s why when PLANTERS® say they’re “a nut above”, you can believe them.
And with so many options available at your local Publix, there’s something to satisfy everyone’s snack cravings. Peanuts and cashews are always popular, but they have lots of tasty mixes featuring almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans. Or try their NUT-rition mixes for even more variety with a focus on health and wellness like Heart Health, Essential Nutrients, and more.
And to help you get ready for all the holiday fun, look for a sale on those delicious nuts this week when you shop. Take advantage of the sale as part of the Publix ad valid 11/26 to 12/1 (11/26 to 11/30 for some).
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Planters Peanuts, 12 or 12.5 oz can, 5/$10
However you plan on entertaining this holiday season, you can’t go wrong when you invite Mr. Peanut® and your favorite PLANTERS® nuts and mixes to the party. Just make sure you’ve got plenty for everyone!
