Taste of Home kicked off with a great start on Tuesday, September 9 at April's house. She chose to host appetizers - a fitting theme for our inaugural gathering. Thanks to everyone for coming out to support and for sharing such delicious appetizer recipes!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Ritz 'Bruschetta'
Recipe submitted by Melissa S.
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 Tbsp reduced fat zesty Italian dressing
36 Ritz crackers (or toasted bread)
2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 400' F. Mix tomatoes, mozzarella, onions and dressing together. Spoon 2 tsp of the mixture onto each cracker and sprinkle with Parmesan. Place on baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 Tbsp reduced fat zesty Italian dressing
36 Ritz crackers (or toasted bread)
2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 400' F. Mix tomatoes, mozzarella, onions and dressing together. Spoon 2 tsp of the mixture onto each cracker and sprinkle with Parmesan. Place on baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.
Spinach Dip
Recipe submitted by Danelle L.
16 oz Fat Free sour cream (can substitute FF cottage cheese)
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 pkg Knorrs vegetable soup mix
16 oz bag fresh spinach
2 green onions, chopped (optional)
Mix all ingredients together an chill for at least 3 hours. Serve with pieced french bread or crackers.
16 oz Fat Free sour cream (can substitute FF cottage cheese)
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 pkg Knorrs vegetable soup mix
16 oz bag fresh spinach
2 green onions, chopped (optional)
Mix all ingredients together an chill for at least 3 hours. Serve with pieced french bread or crackers.
Cheese Puffs
Recipe submitted by Paige G.
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
Dash cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup flour
Blend butter, cheese, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper. Stir in flour. Roll into roughly 30 balls and put onto baking sheet about two inches apart. Bake at 400' F for 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
Dash cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup flour
Blend butter, cheese, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper. Stir in flour. Roll into roughly 30 balls and put onto baking sheet about two inches apart. Bake at 400' F for 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.
Yummy Pineapple Dip
Recipe submitted by Paula E.
2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, room temperature
1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
3/4 cup powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients together and serve with potato chips. *Also tastes great on fresh fruit!
2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, room temperature
1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
3/4 cup powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients together and serve with potato chips. *Also tastes great on fresh fruit!
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