A Southern appetizer board is the single easiest thing you can throw together for a party- They’re beautiful, they have something for everyone, and leave you free to mingle!
There’s something so satisfying about putting together an appetizer board. You can have practically everything ready ahead of time and have fun putting it together in a beautiful way.
Some people opt to have their food all separated with ample space between the different elements. I love to just pile things on, arranging them in fun ways with loose munchies and bowls and jars scattered about.
We always finish by filling in empty little spots with something small, but pretty. Here we’ve used mint and rosemary, but you can get creative.
If you need ideas for how to plan your board, there is a great video tutorial on our Breakfast Grazing Board post!
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What goes on a Southern appetizer board?
You can customize your board however you want, but here are some ideas:
- Spicy Smoky Pimento Cheese
- Sweet and Spicy Pecans
- Southern-style Cheese Straws
- toasts and veggies
- pickled okra
- homemade pickles
- fresh sliced peaches
- Local Cheese
- Local honey and jelly/jams
- Bacon Bourbon Jam
- Deviled Eggs
Go local!
If you’ve been following us long, you know what huge fans we are of supporting local businesses whenever possible. That’s why, when putting together something like a Southern appetizer board, we feel it’s so important to use local ingredients.
Do you know how many great food makers you have just right down the street? On our board we used cheese from Sweet Grass Dairy (Thomasville, GA), honey from Bee Wild (Gainesville, GA), and peach marmalade from Emily G’s (Dunwoody, GA).
Peaches aren’t quite in season yet, but if they were we’d surely be getting them from Pearson Farms (Fort Valley, GA). Support local businesses with your Southern appetizer board!
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Looking for other great Southern appetizers?
Smoked Fish Dip 
Muffaletta Shot Apps 
Spicy, Smokey Pimento Cheese 
Cajun Crab Dip 
Jambalaya Dip 
Black-Eyed Pea Hummus 
Fried Green Tomatoes 
Southern Appetizer with BBQ & Cheese Grits 
Cheese Straws
I love a good cheese board. There is always something for everyone. I like the idea of an appetizer board. Its like a treasure hunt. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your kind words, Angela!
This is such a pretty and fun grazing board! I love all of the Southern specialties. Especially the spicy pimento cheese! One of my favorite things to make for parties!
Thanks so much, Beth!
This was such a great idea, my whole family loved it!
Happy to hear it!
I just love your creativity and the combination of amazing stuff on this Board. Perfect for my enjoyable evening with family.
Thank you, Veena!
Love this! Such a fun take on an appetizer board. Perfect for my next party. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Angela!