This cookbook has yummy appetizers. |
This cookbook has many yummy appetizers. I hope you enjoy them. |
Creamy Crab and Red Pepper Spread 2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided 1 tub (8oz) cream cheese 1 can (6oz) lump crabmeat, drained 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell peppers 1 tablespoon dijon mustard crackers Remove 2 tablespoons onions; set aside. Mix remaining onions with all remaining ingredients except crackers/. Refrigerate 1 hour. Sprinkle with reserved onions. Serve with crackers. |
Sun-dried Tomato & Garlic Dip 1 tub (8oz) cream cheese spread 1/2 cup miracle whip dressing 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon black pepper Mix all ingredients until well blended. Serve with cut-up fresh vegetables or crackers, if desired. |
Creamy Salsa Dip 1 package cream cheese, softened 1 cup salsa Mix ingredients until well blended Serve with assorted cut-up fresh vegetables or tortilla chips |
Garlic Dip 1 package (8oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon milk 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Assorted fresh vegetables and/or pretzels In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Serve with vegetables and/or pretzels. |
Dreamy Fruit Dip 1 package (8oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup marshmallow creme 1 carton (8oz) frozen whipped topping thawed Assorted fresh fruit In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in marshmallow creme. Fold in whipped topping. Serve with fruit. Store in the refrigerator. |
Refreshing Fruit Dip 1 package (16oz) frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed 1 package (10oz) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Assorted fresh fruit In a food processor, combine the first four ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with fruit. |
Fruit 'N' Cheese Kabobs 1 block (1 lb) Colby-Monterey Jack Cheese 1 block (1lb) cheddar cheese 1 block (1lb) baby Swiss cheese 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks 1 to 2 pounds seedless green or red grapes 3 pints strawberries Cut cheese into chunks or slices. If desired, cut into shapes with small cutters. Alternately thread cheese and fruit onto wooden skewers. Serve immediately. |
Barbecue Chicken Bits 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 4 cups barbecue potato chips, crushed 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes Barbecue sauce In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. Place potato chips in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then roll in chips. Place in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear. Serve with barbecue sauce. |
Feta Pitas 6 whole pita breads 1-1/2 cups (6oz) crumbled feta cheese 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 small tomato, thinly sliced Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese and Italian seasoning. Top with onion and tomato. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Cut into wedges if desired. Serve immediately. |
Cheese Fries 1 package (28 oz) frozen steak fries 1 can (10-3/4 oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Arrange the steak fries in a single layer in two greased 15-in x 10 in x 1-in baking pans. Bake at 450 for 15-18 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the soup, milk, garlic powder and onion powder; heat through. Drizzle over fries; sprinkle with paprika. |
Zesty Smoked Links 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce 1 cup grape jelly 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 packages (1 pound each) minature smoked sausage links and/or hot dogs In a large skillet, combine the chili sauce, jelly and lemon juice, cook over medium-low heat until jelly is melted. Stir in sausages. Reduced heat, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 1-1/2 qt slow cooker. |
Marinated Mozzarella 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped oil packed sun-dried tomatoes 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon minced chives 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 pound cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients; add cheese cubes. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish; serve with toothpicks. |
Cucumber Party Sandwiches ! package (8oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Italian salad dressing mix 30 slices snack rye bread 30 thin slices cucumber Fresh dill sprigs and chive blossoms In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise and dressing mix. Let stand for 30 minutes. Spread on rye bread. Top each with a slice of cucumber, dill sprig and chive blossom. Cover and refrigerate until serving. |
Shrimp Tartlets 1 package (8oz) cream cheese, softened 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 to 2 teaspoons grated onion 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice 2 package (1.9 oz each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells 1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce 30 peeled and develned cooked medium shrimp In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Spoon into tart shells. Top with seafood sauce and shrimp. Refrigerate until serving. |
Tuna Cheese Spread 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 can (6 oz) tuna, drained and flaked 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon curry powder Dash salt Bread or crackers In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Serve with bread or crackers. |
Sweet Cheese Ball 2 packages (8oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 2/3 cup flaked coconut 8 maraschino cherries, finely chopped 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans Assorted fresh fruit In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the coconut and cherries. Shape into a ball; roll in pecans. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with fruit. |
Deviled Eggs 6 hard-cooked eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons French onion dip 1 teaspoon evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard Paprika, optional Slice eggs in half lenghtwise; remove yolks and set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Add the mayonnaise, onion dip, milk and mustard; mix well. Pipe or stuff into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Refrigerate until serving. |
Cheesy Olive Snacks 1 cup (4oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 cup (4oz) shredded cheddar cheese 1 can (4-1/4 oz) chopped ripe olives, drained 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup chopped green onions Triscuit crackers In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Spread on crackers. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 7 minutes. Serve immediately. |
Berry Bruschetta 1 French bread baguette (1 pound) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries 3/4 cup chopped peeled fresh peaches 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint 1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese Cut baguette into 32 slices, about 1/2 in. thick; place on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with oil. Broil 6-8 in. from heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. In a small bowl, combine the strawberries, peaches and mint. Spread each slice of bread with cheese; top with fruit mixture. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is slightly melted. Serve immediately. |
Ham Salad Spread 3 cups ground fully cooked ham 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped 2 tablespoon finely chopped celery 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon prepared mustard Assorted crackers In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; add to ham mixture and mix well. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with crackers. |