Any good appetizer recipes?

[CJK]

I'm going to bring an appetizer to a family Easter gathering. It's for 12 people ranging in age from 3 to 87, so it can't be too exotic an appetizer! I'd rather it be something I could easily transport and not have to do much/anything after arriving at the host's house, since the kitchen is usually bustling. Thanks for any suggestions! I've done tortilla pinwheels a few times, but would like something new. Thanks so much!!

 

[Brit17]

how about a Shrimp Platter? ... easy to transport and you'll just need to put it on the table (or in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve) ... quick & easy ...

 

[clarabelle]

veggie tray with french onion dip

Cheeseball with crackers

Bowl of olives and cheese

 

[Ohiodislover]

What about dips that can be made and put in a small crockpot?

buffalo chicken dip
crab dip
pizza dip
mexican dip

 

[nd5056]

...an appetizer to a family Easter gathering...

Deviled Eggs??? It's Easter after all...

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[Brit17]

Deviled Eggs??? It's Easter after all...

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ooh, good idea ... I think I'll make some myself ...

 

[sunlover13]

We are bringing ham, pickle, cream cheese rollups for Easter.

They are always a hit. They take some time to make, but once you are finished, you can just throw on a platter, refridgerate, and you are finished.

Nothing to do but serve once you get there.

 

[Trish Bessette]

Fruit Kabobs - you can even stick them in a pineapple

Sweet & Sour Meatballs in a crock pot

Spinach Dip in a bread bowl

 

[LizabethSwan]

This is always a hit everywhere I take it. Its pretty easy to fix too.


Vegetable Pizza
2 cans crescent rolls
2 packages 8oz cream cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing with bacon
3 carrots shredded
2 stalks celery chopped thin
1/2 cup thinly chopped cauliflower
1 green pepper diced
1 cup shredded cheese

Unroll crescent rolls flat onto a cookie sheet connecting together to form crust.
Bake crecent rolls until golden brown, let cool.
Mix softened cream cheese with ranch dressing spread over cooled crescent rolls.
Layer all the veggies, top off with cheese. Chill for a couple of hours.
Slice into small squares.

Tip: I always try and push veggies into the cream chesse mixture with a spatula to get them to stick better to the cream cheese. This helps to keep the veggies on the crust while eating.

 

[Thumper_Man's Wife]

Make your own mini pizzas!

Take the refrigerated rolls in the can. to make them smaller just cut them in half and roll the dough before pressing it out. Or roll the dough out and take a small cookie cutter to make the size you need.

You can bake the dough ahead of time, and warm up all the toppings just in time for the party. make it like a mini pizza bar, where everyone makes their own.

Toppings can include:

bell peppers
pepperoni
ham
olives
onions
mushrooms
cheese
chili
pineapple


the list can go on and on...whatever you like on your pizza. These will be bite size snacks but catered to each individual so everyone gets what they like.

 

[Topper]

Broccoli Cornbread

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 (8.5-ounce) package, corn muffin mix
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup small-curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt

Drain broccoli well, pressing between layers of paper towels.

Combine corn muffin mix and next 5 ingredients; stir well. Stir in broccoli.

Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Let cool slightly, and cut into squares.

Yield: 12 servings

 

[CJK]

Thanks for the great recipes everyone! It's going to be fun checking them out!

 

[ORMom2Four]

How about stuffed strawberries?

I like to take a softened block of cream cheese (8oz), whip into it about 1/2-3/4 c (to your taste) powdered sugar & 1/2 tsp of vanilla.

Put that into a ziploc & cut the tip off.

Cut the tops off of strawberries & lay them so the bottoms are pointing up at you. Cut an X into the bottom, open slightly & squeeze some of the mix in. Put in the fridge until time to serve.

Taste really good & it makes a nice presentation. Easy to do ahead of time and you can lay them out as soon as you arrive with no prep.

 

[Luv2Scrap]

How about stuffed strawberries?

I like to take a softened block of cream cheese (8oz), whip into it about 1/2-3/4 c (to your taste) powdered sugar & 1/2 tsp of vanilla.

Put that into a ziploc & cut the tip off.

Cut the tops off of strawberries & lay them so the bottoms are pointing up at you. Cut an X into the bottom, open slightly & squeeze some of the mix in. Put in the fridge until time to serve.

Taste really good & it makes a nice presentation. Easy to do ahead of time and you can lay them out as soon as you arrive with no prep.

That sounds so yummy, and strawberries here are 2 for 1 right now!

 

[Piglet843]

If I landed in that situation for this weekend - I'd go with one of these:

My Aunt Carol's Pimento Cheese

1 (2lb) block Velveeta cheese
1 (7oz) jar Diced Pimentos
1/4 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon each - salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder

Shred the cheese. Drain the pimentos and add to cheese. Add the seasonings. Stir in just enough mayonnaise
to make it all come together - not too much. Chill in fridge - serve cold with crackers, chips, celery…


My Spinach Dip

1 10 oz pkg frozen spinach - thawed, drained
1 cup each Mayo & Sour Cream
1 pack Vegetable Soup Mix
1/2 Lb Bacon - Fried, Drained, Chopped
1 teaspoon each - salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder

Combine all ingredients and put in fridge for at least 4 hours. Serve with chips, bread, crackers, or veggies.


My Mom's Ham Ball

2 (8 oz) packages Cream cheese - softened
1 pack ham
6 green onions
1 teaspoon each - salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder

Put ham and onions in food chopper and chop real fine. Stir into cream cheese and add seasonings and mix.
Refrigerate till firm and then roll into a ball or form into desired shape. Optional - roll in crushed nuts (I don't).

 

[stashbin]

Buffalo Chicken Dip:

In a Pyrex dish, spread cream cheese across the bottom. Mix shredded chicken, the buffalo sauce of your choice, and either ranch or blue cheese dressing in a bowl. Stir and then spread over the cream cheese. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake until bubbly. Serve with Frito scoops or tortilla chips.