Jalapeno Popper RecipesJalapeno poppers are a great dish to serve at a party. You don't have to buy them frozen from the grocery store, you can make wonderful homemade jalapeno poppers. This page contains jalapeno popper recipes.
Cheeseball Heaven
Mix this very well until smooth and let set for 10-15 minutes. Mix again and form into a ball and roll in your favorite nuts.
'Tis the Season Bacon RoundsTry this delicious appetizer for the holidays made with refrigerated crescent rolls.
Mad DogsUsing a knife, make a slit along the entire length of the hot dog that's about 3/4 of the way through the hot dog. Break the cheese slice into 2 pieces and stuff each piece into the slit in the dog.
Cheese BallMix well, form into a ball and roll in chopped nuts. Chill before serving.
Easy Four Cheese DipThis is an easy recipe for the New Year parties and any get together, anytime of the year.
French Bread AppetizersA small loaf of inexpensive french bread makes two different appetizers from everyday items.
Brighter Day Cheese Ball Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread out chopped pecans on a cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes or until toasted, tossing once.
Cream Cheese and Manzanilla Stuffed CeleryThis may sound strange to some but this cream cheese blend tastes pretty good on a plain bagel too.
Sausage TreasuresStart by heating butter in a small saute pan on medium. Then saute the sausage, onion, garlic and potato for 2 minutes and season with salt, and pepper while cooking.
Stuffed French RollsGrind together the first 5 ingredients. Mix in last 3 ingredients. Fill rolls. Wrap in aluminum foil and heat in oven for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees F. These can be frozen before putting in the oven to heat.
Feta Filled Cherry TomatoesThis is really easy and tasty as an appetizer or snack that you can put together in a jiffy and they refrigerate well if you want to make a day ahead.
The "Doohickey" CheeseballThis recipe originated because I am not fan of nuts and most cheese balls have nuts in them or covering them. So, I created this cheese ball that many people seem to enjoy!
Chicken Bacon QuesadillasIn a small bowl, mix sour cream, 1 sliced green onion, and 1 Tbsp. of the ranch dip mix. In another small bowl, mix salsa, preserves, and 1 Tbsp. of the cilantro.
Artichoke Asiago SquaresNot altogether thrifty but one of the most appreciated appetizers you could ever serve.
Pizza QuesadillasThese taste similar to pizza rolls or maybe Hot Pockets (which I've never tasted). This is easy, economical and taste great! I came up with this myself but there may be something online somewhere.
Hanky PankiesBrown sausage and ground chuck and drain. Add the oregano, garlic, and cheese, cooking until the cheese is melted. Place a heaping teaspoonful of the mixture onto each bread slice.
Hot Mushroom TurnoversThese are fussy to make but great to have in the freezer for special occasions. I freeze them uncooked. I've been making them each year for the holidays for 30 some years and they're always popular.
Sweet and Sour WienersAnother finger food that can be made ahead and is popular at parties. Combine last 6 ingredients, stir over med. heat until it thickens. Cool. Slice weiners in 1 and 1/2 inch pieces and add to sauce. Marinate overnight.
Chicken RollsA great finger food, keep lots in the freezer for gatherings. Combine ingredients and refrigerate 30 minutes. Roll bread slices with rolling pin. Place 2 Tbsp. filling on each slice.
Savory Sausage Rolls Kids and adults love this at parties. Place sausage mince in the large bowl. Then add the tomato sauce, and onion. Give a quick stir. Add in the frozen veges and more tomato sauce. if you think it needs it.
Crispy Jalapeno Bites with Cheddar Cheese DipI just tried this today and it's yummo! Preheat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. In a small bowl mix the flour and seasoning salt. In another small bowl beat the egg
Parmesan and Mustard Toastettes Not long ago a tip was posted about using mayonnaise instead of butter to cook a grilled cheese sandwich. I personally don't think I could do that but it got me thinking and decided to try using mayo instead of room temp butter for this broil recipe and it was good.
Cocktail WieniesMix together. Put in 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 300 degrees F for 3 hours.
Jalapeno Cheese BitesAn easy and yummy baked appetizer. These refrigerate well and you can easily re-heat a couple in the microwave for about 20 seconds or so.
Tomato and Mozzarella BitesEasy appetizers ;-) Spear half of a tomato, a piece of basil or cilantro sprig, a mozzarella bite and another half of a tomato on each toothpick.
Ham and Swiss SpreadSimple to make, great to eat. Combine all ingredients except crackers/bread in medium bowl; mix well.
Stuffed Jalapenos?I would like information about making stuffed jalapenos. What is a good way to do this with different kinds of cheeses? How do you do the breading?
Parmesan Crescents Found this one on the Pillsbury recipe site and it is yum, yum! Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.
Cheese BallMix ingredients thoroughly (by hand). Shape into 1 or 2 balls. Cover with chopped pecans.
Garlic FingersThese are a hit at parties. Thaw dough approximately 1 hour and spread evenly over pizza pan sprayed with vegetable oil. Let rise another 20 minutes and add grated mozzarella, bacon bits,and garlic powder to taste.
Crab PuffsSomething different, and simple, but fancy enough for guests. This can be made ahead, and kept in the freezer.
Ranch Pepper Cheese BallFor me to make something often, it must be really good and really easy. This recipe is both and gets rave reviews every time.
Chili ChipsYummy party item! Brown sausage and ground beef in skillet, stirring until crumbly; drain. Add cheese and seasonings; mix well. Spread on party rye slices. Place on baking sheet. Freeze until firm.
Bacon Roll-UpsMelt margarine in water in saucepan; remove from heat. add stuffing mix, egg and sausage; mix well. Chill for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Shape into pecan-sized balls; wrap with bacon and secure with toothpicks.
Beef and Cheese BallLet cream cheese set out to room temperature. When soft, put in a medium bowl. Put beef in blender and chop. Place chopped beef in a bowl and add other ingredients. Mix with hands and form into a ball. Serve on platter with crackers.
Cheddar Cheese MushroomsThese can be prepared ahead of time until you are ready to bake. Delicious!
Polynesian WingsPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray. Evenly space the chicken wings on the baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper.
Pronto PupsMix ingredients. Dip hot dogs and fry in 4 inches of oil at 375 degrees F until done.
BLT BitesCut a thin slice off each tomato top. Scoop the inside of the tomato out and discard. Invert the tomatoes on a paper towel to drain. In a small bowl, combine the bacon, mayonnaise, green onions, Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Meteorite BallsMix the ground beef, egg, milk, onion, rice and stew seasoning together. Shape into hand size balls. Place them in a 9x13 inch pan. Pour the tomato sauce and a little bit of water over the meatballs. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 1 hour.
Mushrooms FlorentineSqueeze out the excess water from the spinach. Combine the spinach, egg, stuffing mix, butter, Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt and pepper and mix well.
Cheddar Cheese BallCream all ingredients together. Line a small rounded bowl with plastic wrap. Spoon cheese mixture into bowl cover and press to form ball. Chill for at least 3 hours in refrigerator.
Toasted PecansMix all in large bowl, spread on cookie sheet and roast for 25 minutes, stirring twice.
Easiest Quesadillas EverI learned this recipe when working at a day care. I call them the easiest quesadillas ever, and they are a real hit with my family. Of course you can embellish and add but this is what I do:
Fruit Cheese BallMix cream cheese, sugar and pudding until well blended and then gently mix in fruit cocktail. Shape into a ball and put in refrigerator for a couple of hours to meld the flavors.
Hawaiian Chicken WingsCombine cornstarch and flour in bowl. Beat egg with 1/2 tablespoon water in small bowl. Dip wings in flour mixture, then into egg mixture. Fry in hot oil until brown, turning once. Place in baking dish.
Armadillo EggsI love making these eggs for special occasions and hearing the conversations surrounding them, then the asking for the recipe, which I gladly give, and hope that you too enjoy making these "eggs".
Shrimp CupsI made these appetizers for my younger daughter's graduation party many years ago (along with other foods). We didn't have the luxury of ready-made pie crusts then. I will be making these for my granddaughter's graduation party, and glad we now have Pillsbury pie crusts. Enjoy!
CheeseballMix cream cheese, onions and seasonings. Add a handful of ham. Mix with hands, shape into ball, put rest of ham on the outside of the cheeseball. Serve with crackers, celery or carrots.
Olive BallsHeat oven to 400 degree F. Mix cheese, margarine and Worcestershire well, then add to Bisquick and mix until dough forms. Dry olives on a paper towel.
Simple, Quick Appetizers and Finger Foods?I am looking for simple, quick recipes for appetizers or any kind of finger foods.
Asian-Flavored Chicken DrumettesWhisk together the garlic, green onion, sugar, five-spice powder, fish sauce, soy sauce, chili sauce, and salt in a bowl. Arrange the chicken pieces in a shallow, non-metallic dish.
Sweet 'n' Tangy Chicken Wings (Crockpot)Sprinkle chicken wingettes with a dash of salt and pepper. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 5 to 10 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker (crockpot).
Baked Cheese BallsBlend together butter, cheese, salt, red pepper, and garlic salt. Then stir in flour; mixing well. Wrap mixture around olives or pecan halves. Arrange on cookie sheet and freeze. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until brown.
Party PizzaBrown sausage and onion. Pour off liquid. Add spices. Turn down heat. Cube cheese and melt in meat mixture. Spread on bread. Bake in 400 degrees F oven for 5-8 minutes.
Baked Artichoke SquaresHeat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray: set aside. For filling: Heat all-vegetable oil in medium skillet. Add mushrooms, celery and garlic.
Italian Cheese BallBlend cream cheese, blue cheese and butter. Add chives and olives. Mix well and form into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill a few hours or overnight. Roll in chopped walnuts before serving. Serve with Wheat Thins or other crackers.
Syrian Flat TiresMix these ingredients together. Use frozen dough (balls or loaf). Flatten balls, add 1 Tbsp. of mixture to center of each. Bring up edges to center. Flatten with palm. Oil baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
Hasty HotsMix ingredients and spread on party rye bread. Broil -not long- until light brown.
Recipe For Mock Crab Cakes Made With Zucchini?Searching for the recipe for mock crab cakes made with zucchini?
Cocktail CheeseCream softened cheese. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pack in oiled mold and chill several hours.
Chilies and JackCombine green chilies, eggs, milk, flour, salt and half of the cheese in 1 quart shallow pan. Sprinkle remainder of cheese on top. Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour.
Party FritosMelt butter over low heat. Pour over Fritos in large bowl and stir to coat. Dust with lots of Parmesan cheese, stirring again to coat.
Snowman Cheese BallUsing 3 pkgs. cream cheese at room temperature, mix all ingredients and frost with the other 8 oz. package of cream cheese. Make into 2 balls, one bigger than the other.
Triscuit TreatsMix all ingredients together except crackers. Put small amount on Triscuit. Place on cookie sheet and place under broiler for 1-3 minutes. Watch closely! Serve warm.
Sausage-Stuffed French LoafCut off ends of French bread loaf, and set ends aside. Hollow out the center of loaf with a long serrated bread knife, leaving a 1/2 inch thick shell. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add bread ...
Meat PuffsBrown ground beef with soup mix. When done, stir in cheddar cheese. Pat out each biscuit; place a generous teaspoonful of meat mixture on each and pinch shut.
Salsa Ole'In medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover; chill 2-3 hours for flavors to blend. Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips.
Mini Hot BrownsIn a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in water; set aside. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; stir in cream and bouillon.
Salsa BitesPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Blend in salsa and eggs. Stir in cheddar cheese, olives, onion and garlic.
Hot And Garlicky WingsPreheat oven to 375 degrees F. Disjoint chicken wings, discard tips. Rinse and pat dry. Set aside. Separate garlic into cloves and peel. Place garlic, olive oil and Tabasco in blender or food processor and puree.combine Parmesan, bread crumbs and pepper.
Stuffed Cherry TomatoesThese little appetizers are perfectly poppable. Serve these at your next party and they are sure to be a hit.
Party Cheese BallIn medium bowl, combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Blend in mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt and garlic salt. Stir in olives and onion.
Savory Sausage BallsIn medium bowl, combine egg, sausage, stuffing mix and sage; mix thoroughly. Shape into 1 inch balls. Add to large skillet; cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, 5-8 minutes or until browned on all sides.
Braunschweiger SpreadMix all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl. Serve on crackers or bread.
Onion FlowerBefore you begin you will need: sharp paring knife, ice water and a skewer. Peel the onion. Hold it so that the onion point is on top. Make the first cut by taking the knife directly down the middle, using a rocking motion.
Jimmy Dean SandwichesBrown sausage and drain. Melt cheese in double boiler and blend in sausage, plus other ingredients. Spread on small party rye bread. Place in a single layer on a cookie sheet and freeze.
Roasted PecansPreheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place pecans into a bowl, melt butter and pour over them. Stir to coat nuts.
Tex-Mex MeltsThese cracker melts are perfect if you are looking for a quick appetizer for a party.
White PizzaRecipe for White Pizza. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix broccoli, cheeses and seasonings. Spread 1 tsp. of the cheese mixture onto each cracker; place on baking sheet.
Marjorie's Red Onion SurpriseMarjorie's Red Onion Surprise. Take a red or purple onion. Take off skin. Scoop out a small chunk from the middle. Add a Bouillon Cube in center. Add a small chunk of butter or margarine.
Frozen Breaded Mushrooms?I used to be able to buy frozen OreIda mushrooms that I could fry or bake and serve with ranch dressing. Any frozen mushroom would do, I don't like the fresh picked ones. If the stores don't sell them is there someway to come up with my old frozen mushrooms?
Holiday Vegetable AppetillasRecipe for Holiday Vegetable Appetillas. Remove tortillas from refrigerator. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes. . .
Two Bean SupremeRecipe for Two Bean Supreme. Place just enough of each of the beans in a serving bowl. Top with salsa and shredded cheddar. Stir and enjoy. . .
Pickle Wrap DipRecipe for Pickle Wrap Dip. Soften cream cheese. Chop pickles and corned beef. Mix cream cheese, pickles and corned beef together. Add sour cream. . .
Pizza BitesRecipe for Pizza Bites. Cut each cheese slice into 4 pieces. Spray a large cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place crackers on cookie sheet, top with cheese and a slice of pepperoni. . .
Boston Baked Bean 'N' Bacon SpreadHeat oven to 375 degrees F. In 10 inch skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain.
Sausage BitesCut bacon slices in half. Wrap sausage link with a piece of bacon securing with a toothpick.
Beef-Olive CheeseballsLet cream cheese soften. Mix thoroughly with rest of ingredients. Form into a ball. Let stand at room temperature before serving. Serve with crackers.
Glazed Fruit and SausagesIn a medium saucepan, combine jam, lemon juice, cornstarch and cinnamon. Cook and stir until well blended. Add sausages and pineapple; heat through. . .
Tortilla Roll AppetizerBlend cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients, except salsa. Spread on taco shells and roll up. Cover tightly with plasti cup wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours...
Zucchini SticksHeat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Wash zucchini and slice into 2 inch long and 1/4 inch wide strips. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Place bread crumbs on plate. Roll zucchini in egg white and then in bread crumbs. Place on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes.
Party Pigskin LoafFor the third layer spread prepared mustard over the bread and cover with Swiss cheese, then another slice of bread. Combine deviled ham and sweet pickle relish; spread over bread to form the fourth layer. Top with remaining bread...
Quick Beef CheeseballThis is a VERY quick recipe for a cheeseball on short notice, and tastes great!...
Easy Bake Cheese and PestoThis warm and creamy is a great appetizer and can be served with crackers, bread, or fresh veggie sticks.
Smoked Beef Cheese BallPut packages of cream cheese in large bowl.
Chop up smoked beef and green onions add to cream cheese.
Very Good Bleu Cheese BallFreezes well and is excellent for graduations and weddings. I froze mine for 6 months.
Saucijzebroodjes (Sausage Rolls)Mix dry ingredients. Cut in shortening as for pie crust. Beat the egg and add to dry ingredients. More milk may be needed to make a soft dough to roll out into about 1/4 inch thickness.
Ham PinwheelsHeat oven to 350 degrees. Spread dough into 4 triangles. Press perforations to seal. Spread triangles with cheese or dip to within 1/4" of edges. Starting with the shortest sideroll up each triangle, pressing edges to seal.
Dried Beef Cheese BallChop 1 5oz pkg DRIED BEEF (reserve enough to cover ball)
Mayonaise RollsThese are GREAT! Just keep it a secret that they have mayonaise in them.
Yummy Garlic Biscuit PoppersIn an oven-proof small saute-pan (I use my Pampered Chef one), take 1-2 Tbsp. margarine/butter, and saute 2-3 cloves finely diced garlic.
Mushroom Roll-UpsRoll bread slices thin and flat. Saute mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in flour until well blended. Stir in cream, cook stirring constantly until thickened.
