Choose These Crackers for the Ultimate Cheese Platter

The humble cracker: It may seem like a fairly boring vehicle for plenty of foods (shout out hummus, spinach and artichoke dip!), but it's more than that. It's the extremely valuable centerpiece of your most elegant (or casual) entertaining cheese board! The next time you have guests over, treat them to a totally delicious spread, and load up your appetizer table with a variety of cracker types in complementary flavors.

We’ve gathered a range of options, both sturdy and tender, plain and flavored, that you can serve at every party you throw this season. From simple butter crackers or flavor-packed, fruit-filled crisps, the best crackers for cheese and wine, to gluten-free rice thins, these are the best brands to serve. Oh, and don't forget — they're also an easy after-school snack for when your kids can’t wait for dinner — just add peanut butter.