Easy appetizers/finger foods

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Easy appetizers/finger foods

 

You could stuff cherry tomatoes with something (cheese spreads,

smoked mussels, chicken salad for example),

surprise cheese balls are outrageously delicious.

 

BLUE CHEESE WALNUT BITES

 

(BHG 2000)

 

1-1/2 cups all purpose flour

 

2-3 teaspoons cracked black pepper

 

8 ounces blue cheese

 

1/4 cup butter

 

1 cup chopped walnuts

 

2 egg yolks, slighty beaten

 

In a medium mixing bow combine flour and pepper. Using a pastry

blender cut in cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse

crumbs. Add walnuts and egg yolks. Stir until combined. Form the

mixture into a ball; knead until combined.

 

Divide dough in half. shape each half into a log about 9 inches long.

Wrap logs in plastic wrap, chill at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to

425*

 

Cut each log into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place 1 inch apart on

ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms and

edges are golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at

room temp. Store tightly covered.

 

ITALIAN PEPPERONI CHEESE PUFFS

 

1 1/4 cups water

 

1/3 cup shortening

 

1 1/2 cups flour

 

4 eggs

 

3/4 cup finely chopped pepperoni (3 oz.)

 

3/4 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (3 oz.)

 

2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

 

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

 

1/8 teaspoon pepper

 

Preheat oven to 450 °. Grease 2 large baking sheets; set aside. In a

large saucepan combine water and shortening. Bring to boil. Add flour

all at once, stirring vigorously. Cook and stir until mixture forms a

ball. Remove from heat. Cool for 10 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time,

beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition. Stir in

pepperoni, cheese, parsley, garlic powder and pepper.

 

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto prepared baking

sheets. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a wire

rack. Serve warm. (room temp is fine) Makes 48

 

Sausage Cheese Balls

 

1 lb. Sausage meat

 

2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded

 

2 cups Bisquick

 

Combine all of the above and mix well. Roll into small balls and bake

on cookie sheet (with sides) at 350 for 20 - 25 minutes. Serve warm

or at room temp.

 

Source: Better Homes & Gardens Prize Tested Recipes $400 winner Nov.

1999

 

Surprise Cheese Balls

 

2 cups grated sharp cheddar

 

1 stick butter, softened

 

1 cup flour

 

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

 

1/2 tsp. dry mustard

 

1 small jar pimento stuffed olives.

 

Sift dry ingredients together. Add softened butter and cheese. (use

hands to

mix)

 

Take about 1 tsp of dough and flatten. Put an olive in the middle and

wrap dough around it, then roll to make a ball.

 

Put tray of olives in freezer until firm.

 

Spray pan with Pam.

 

Bake 15 minutes in 400 degree oven.

 

Sprinkle with paprika while still warm.