Simple Kid-Friendly Appetizer Needed

[ColoradoBuffaloMom]

I need to bring an appetizer to Thanksgiving dinner. Since there will be lots of teenage boys and kids, I'd like it to be kid friendly. Also I'd prefer to bring something I don't need to heat up or bake on site since oven space is limited. Any ideas?

In advance, thanks so much for your help. I can always count on my DIS friends to help me out

 

[disneyfav4ever]

Layered Mexican dip?

When I make it I use refried beans mixed with taco seasoning, then sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, topped with cheese, tomatoes, scallions, and olives.

 

[Nette]

Or just cheese and crackers. We love love love Chavrie herbed goat cheese and any kind of whole wheat cracker.

 

[happygirl]

Cheeseballs

 

[kaytieeldr]

Deviled eggs?

 

[DMickey28]

Sausge cheese balls ... after you bake them you can throw them in the crockpot to keep warm.

Mini sausages in the crock pot.

Dip.

Cheese and Crackers.

 

[happygirl]

Cheesedip

 

[clovergirl5]

finger jello is always my #1 go to. Everyone seems to like it and I don't have to bring a ton home. Choc and sprinkle dipped pretzel rods is another one I do. Deviled eggs are a big hit with my kids too.

 

[LuvCuteBoys]

Do you have a crockpot that you could transport? I love those meatballs with the chili sauce and cranberry sauce. Obnoxiously simple and really, really good.

Or just cheese and crackers. We love love love Chavrie herbed goat cheese and any kind of whole wheat cracker.

Okay, while that sounds quite good and all... what I really want to tell you is that I LOVE your "binary" signature line. Awesome

 

[whogirl'smom]

Sausage balls. You don't have to keep them warm if you don't want and they taste just as good.

I was going to say pigs in blankets if you have a crockpot to keep them warm. I've never seen a kid yet that doesn't scarf them up!

 

[Claudia1]

PB&J dip. Very simple but the kids love it.

Use a shallow dish or deep plate. Spread PB on it, then squirt squeezable jelly on it. Garnish with peanuts around the rim. Serve with cracker sticks.

I know it is not gourmet, but the kids will eat it.

 

[BelleWDW]

Do you have a crockpot that you could transport? I love those meatballs with the chili sauce and cranberry sauce. Obnoxiously simple and really, really good.

I also do this with those mini sausages. last year i DIDNT do them and all the kids complained.

 

[princess momma]

I made this fruit salsa and cinnamon chips once and it was gone in about 2 minutes. I didn't even get to try it.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Annies-Fruit-Salsa-and-Cinnamon-Chips/Detail.aspx

 

[LuvCuteBoys]

Sausage balls. You don't have to keep them warm if you don't want and they taste just as good.

I was going to say pigs in blankets if you have a crockpot to keep them warm. I've never seen a kid yet that doesn't scarf them up!

I also do this with those mini sausages. last year i DIDNT do them and all the kids complained.

Yeah, yum to both! LOL. I love those stinkin' things... either in crescent rolls or in the sauce. Now I'm HUNGRY!

 

[OceanAnnie]

Sausage balls. You don't have to keep them warm if you don't want and they taste just as good.

I was going to say pigs in blankets if you have a crockpot to keep them warm. I've never seen a kid yet that doesn't scarf them up!

Boy does that bring back memories! Sausage (and cheese) balls. They were a huge hit.

 

[ColoradoBuffaloMom]

Great ideas everyone. Thanks!

I hadn't thought of using the crock pot for somethng hot. That's a great idea.

Keep 'em coming

 

[golfgal]

Not really an appetizer but we can't have Christmas without a huge bowl of pistachio's around here.

My kids LOVE appetizers. One of the favorites with the kids is the mexi-roll ups. I don't know exactly what is in them because I have never made them but they don't last long around here. I am sure someone here has a recipe.

 

[MrsSpratt]

Super easy (but not really thanksgivingish) is celery with peanut butter in the middle and raisins on the top - spinach dip in the crock pot...

 

[princess momma]

My kids love tortilla roll ups, too. This is the one I make, but there are a million recipes out there.

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 dash garlic powder
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped ripe olives, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
Salsa

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, picante sauce, taco seasoning and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in olives, chilies, cheese and onions. Spread about 1/2 cup on each tortilla. Roll up jelly-roll style; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Slice into 1-in. pieces. Serve with salsa.

 

[Disney Doll]

Pigs in a blanket. They could probably stay in a crockpot too.