Cooking Quick and Easy Appetizers & Snacks

[~Kathie]

Bumping this up.

 

[rgf207]

We always make this dip when we go to partys. It's always a huge hit. We actually make the figure friendly version and noone knows the difference


Super Easy Taco Dip

1.25 lbs ground turkey (use ground beef for non figure friendly)
1 Package Taco Seasoning
1 8oz block of reduced fat cream cheese
1 8oz tub reduced fat sour cream
lettuce
1 jar salsa
2 cups shredded cheese (mexican or taco blend)

cook meat until brown and add taco seasoning as directed on package. Mix sour cream and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.
In a 13x9x2in pan, layer meat, cream cheese/sour cream blend, salsa, shredded lettuce and cheese. Chill or serve immediatly with Tortilla chips.

 

[Dizneydaz]

Wow-what alot of great recipes! I've only looked at pg. 1 and 7 and have so many good ideas! Every year our extended families get together for xmas eve (aunts, uncles, cousins and kids, etc.) and this year it's at our house. Instead of the traditional ham, etc., we decided to do just appetizers and desserts (the best parts of the meal anyway!) So now I have even more ideas-and fast ones too!

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[It's A Happy Day]

Wow-what alot of great recipes! I've only looked at pg. 1 and 7 and have so many good ideas! Every year our extended families get together for xmas eve (aunts, uncles, cousins and kids, etc.) and this year it's at our house. Instead of the traditional ham, etc., we decided to do just appetizers and desserts (the best parts of the meal anyway!) So now I have even more ideas-and fast ones too!

More?

Don't forget to peak over on the Quick & Easy Treats thread too!!!
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=973110

Everyone around here will end up looking like this

if we keep making all this great stuff!!! Just made the chocolate covered pretzel rods this afternoon with the kids!

I can see the threads starting December 31st....How to lose the 1200 chocolate pretzel rods from my thighs in 30 days

 

[Jennyvelaz]

 

[jillyjoey]

I didn't read all the posts so forgive me if this is a repeat...

My all time favorite quick and easy appetizer is sweet and sour meatballs.

Put equal parts ketchup and grape jelly in a crockpot. How much you use will depend on the size of the crockpot and how many meatballs you have. Throw in the small frozen italian meatballs (you can make them if you want, the store kind is just fine). Be sure the sauce is enough to cover the meatballs. Put on low for several hours. Serve.

Great leftover too...I serve them on egg noodles. My boys and dh love them!

I make this too - but use chili sauce instead of ketchup. DH eats the whole crockpot himself. Yummo!!!

 

[TenThousandVolts]

I make this too - but use chili sauce instead of ketchup. DH eats the whole crockpot himself. Yummo!!!

I make it too- and I do use chili sauce instead of catsup- and I don't use grape jelly- I use a can of jellied cranberry sauce. It is so good!

 

[txtink17]

I like the crockpot, but it can be made on the stove too. Dump a bag of frozen meatballs in with 1/2 cup of grape jelly and 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce. Let it simmer. Enjoy!


*For a Hawaiian taste, add 1/2 cup of crushed pineapple

 

[txtink17]

Boil a bag of frozen cheese ravioli (package says 3-4 minutes), then dump into a large casserole pan. Top with a jar of your favorite pasta sauce and cheese (mozzarella or provolone work great). Bake until cheese is melty. Sprinkle with grated parmesan and dried parsley to make it pretty. Eat and enjoy! :


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[jacksmom]

Great recipes! Anyone have one for thise little cocktail weenies?

 

[SunKat]

Vidalia Onion Dip

2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups chopped Vidalia onions (or other sweet onion)
1 cup mayonaisse

Mix all ingredients together. Spread in a 9 or 10" pie plate. Sprinkle top with paprika. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Serve with crackers.

This dip is sooooo good. Everytime I bring it somehwhere, people ask for the recipe. It's so easy to make too.

 

[Love the Mouse]

More please.....I am at a loss for Christmas Eve. Anyone have something that's easy that has spinach and artichokes? Thank you

This is one that I make. I have made it at several parties and it always goes fast. It is a Pampered Chef Recipe

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip (15 min prep time - Bake time 20-25 min)

1 jar 6 oz marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 pkg. (9-11 oz) frozen creamed spinach, thawed
1/4 C mayonnaise
1/4 C sour cream
1 small garlic clove, pressed
1/2 C (2oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese

Diced red bell pepper (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375*F. Coarsely shop artichoke hearts, place in bowl. Add spinach, mayonnaise, and sour cream

2. Press garlic into bowl. Grate parmesan cheese into bowl, mix well. Spoon into a small baker.

3. Bake 20-25 min or until heated through. Garnish with red bell pepper, if desired.

I serve this with those toll house topper crackers. But you can use any crackers or baked pita chips.


I just made this one the other day at a party and everyone raved about it.


Bistro Chicken Twist (another Pampered Chef recipe)
I pretty much doubled the recipe for the main ingredients

1 C chopped cooked chicken (I used about 2 to 2 1/2 C of chicken)
1/2 C diced red bell pepper
1/4 C snipped fresh basil
1/4 C plus 2 TBSP (1 1/2 oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese (I used 1/2 C plus 2 TBSP)
1/2 C (2oz) shredded mozzarella cheese (I used 1 C)
1/4 C mayo (I used 1/2 C)
1 garlic clove pressed
2 Pkgs. (11 oz each) refrigerated french bread dough
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tsp italian seasoning mix

1. Preheat oven to 375*F. Chop chicken. Dice bell pepper. Snip basil. In a bowl, combine chicken, bell pepper, basil, 1/4 C of parmesan cheese (again I used 1/2 C), mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise and garlic, pressed. Mix well.

2. Place dough, seams side up, on a large cutting board. Using a bread knife, slice loaf lengthwise, end to end, cutting halfway through to center of loaf; spread open flat. Lightly sprinkle flour evenly over dough. Using a roller, roll dough crosswise to a 4 in. width, creating a well down the center of each loaf.

3. Spoon half of the chicken mixture down center of each loaf. Gather up edges over filling, pinching firmly to seal. Place loaves, seam side down in an "X" pattern on baking stone or baking sheet. (I used my round stone for it though). Crisscross ends of dough to form a large figure "8", keeping ends of dough 1 in. from edge of stone and leaving two 1 1/2" openings in center of twist.

4. Combine egg white and seasoning mix; lightly brush over dough, Cut a 3 inch slit in each of the top sections of the twist to reveal filling. Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese over loaf. Bake for 30 - 32 min or until deep golden brown. Remove and cool for 10 minutes. Yeilds 8 servings.


Michaela

 

[jenr812]

Great recipes! Anyone have one for thise little cocktail weenies?

I do exactly what others posted for the meatballs - grape jelly and chili sauce. I use 1/2 jar of grape jelly and 1 jar of chili sauce for 2 packages of weenies. My kids LOVE this and are so jealous that I am making this Saturday for my cookie exchange party (they won't be here!).

 

[crjack]

Sorry if this has already been posted but here is a great dip recipe that always goes over well whenever I make it.

Jimmy Dean Dip:

1 roll of Jimmy Dean Sausage (frozen section - I use regular, not hot)
2 pkgs of Cream Cheese (Lite or whipped is fine)
1 Can or Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green chiles (near taco items in store.)
1 Pkg Monterray Jack cheese

Brown up the Jimmy Dean sausage in a frying pan. It helps if you thaw it a little first. I keep pulling it apart as it browns. Once it's no longer pink, add in the two containers of cream cheese. Also, drain the Rotel can and add that. It won't look too pretty but it will soften up after a few minutes on low heat.

Transfer it to a pie plate and cover the top with the monterray jack shredded cheese. Pop in the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese. I take it out when it starts to bubble.

Serve with your favorite crackers and chips.

 

[FSUGrad97]

Here is another recipie for cocktail weenies in the crockpot:

INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pound hot dogs, cut into bite-size pieces, or cocktail wieners,
smoked sausage, etc.

PREPARATION:
Combine everything but hot dogs in the slow cooker; cover and cook on high 1 to 2 hours, until well heated. Add hot dogs, stir, and cook another 1 to 2 hours, until heated through. Turn to low to keep warm; serve from the slow cooker.

 

[scoutsmom99]

Great thread

This one always goes fast at parties here:

BACON - WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS

1 (8 oz.) can whole water chestnuts, drained
1/4 c. soy sauce (or enough to cover the chestnuts)
1/4 c. sugar
8 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise

Marinate water chestnuts in soy sauce at least 30 minutes; drain and roll each in sugar. Wrap each water chestnut with a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick. Place them on a cookie sheet that has been lined with aluminum foil (trust me you don't want to have to scrub the pan afterwards). Bake them at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

They can be prepared ahead of time and stored in refrigerator until ready to bake.

 

[jchick]

Just thought you guys might like to know that on the EXCHANGE BOARD (go to the commuity board, then to the exchange board) has a recipe exchange that is for adults and kids. Sign ups end really soon, so go over there and sign up if you're interested. Exchanges are a lot of fun!

 

[kmebee]

For Spicy Meatballs:
1 bag frozen meatballs
3/4 cup Hot Sauce (you can use more or less depending on how hot you want them)
2 sticks butter/margarine

Melt butter/margarine in small sauce pan. Stir in hot sauce. Place frozen meatballs in crockpot and pour butter/hot sauce mixture over them. Stir frequently.

 

[jenr812]

Does the soy sauce make them taste saltier or bitter? I was going to make these by simply wrapping with the bacon, sprinkling with brown sugar, and then baking (found on the 'net), but this sounds good too, and I like to try "triedn and true" recipes I'm just a little worried about how the soy sauce affects the taste. Hope I'm making sense - I was up til 2am making cookies for my cookie party

Great thread

This one always goes fast at parties here:

BACON - WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS

1 (8 oz.) can whole water chestnuts, drained
1/4 c. soy sauce (or enough to cover the chestnuts)
1/4 c. sugar
8 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise

Marinate water chestnuts in soy sauce at least 30 minutes; drain and roll each in sugar. Wrap each water chestnut with a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick. Place them on a cookie sheet that has been lined with aluminum foil (trust me you don't want to have to scrub the pan afterwards). Bake them at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

They can be prepared ahead of time and stored in refrigerator until ready to bake.

 

[scoutsmom99]

Does the soy sauce make them taste saltier or bitter? I was going to make these by simply wrapping with the bacon, sprinkling with brown sugar, and then baking (found on the 'net), but this sounds good too, and I like to try "triedn and true" recipes I'm just a little worried about how the soy sauce affects the taste. Hope I'm making sense - I was up til 2am making cookies for my cookie party

I think the soy really adds to the taste. Plus you roll them in sugar after the soy so that takes away the saltieness of the soy.