Appetizers for Holiday Party Ideas NEEDED

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So I am having a big party on Saturday. I want to do apps that I won't have to be married to the oven all day.

so either ones that are good hot or cold or hot then if they get cold still edible lol.

Cold apps (doing deli platter, veggie and dips hummus, etc.)

Any great different ideas?

[ginap]

I did puff pastry wrapped brie with fig preserves and baguette rounds that was a huge hit at Thanksgiving.

[zaneyzoo]

Some of my favorites are cream cheese with a jelly poured on top - served with pretzels or crackers.
Cheeseballs
Meatballs in a crockpot
Mini pigs in a blanket
For Thanksgiving, I made this amazing chutney with cranberries, bacon, walnuts that was served with crostinis. It was a huge hit and was tasty cold or warm.

[knx9211]

This is what I'm making for ours this weekend pandce.proboards.com/thread/561840/critique-menu

[liverandonions]

Puff pastry cups with cubed Brie, bake in oven and let the cheese soften up and top with fig preserves

ETA: phyllo cups, not puff pastry

[countthestars]

This crescent roll pizza isn't fancy, but it's always a huge hit. I make the crescent ahead and then just dress it before people get here - serve cold.
www.pillsbury.com/recipes/easy-crescent-veggie-pizza/4b2c60ae-69e5-4a1a-bed1-219a69cd4514

[cookie510]

I always make a dill dip with pumpernickle bread when I'm having parties....people love it and they also feel full because of the bread.

It's just one cup sour cream, one cup mayo, 1/2 teaspoon of beau monde seasoning, and then a shitload of dried dill weed seasoning....I usually do about 2 tablespoons, but you could do more or less depending how you like it.

[badgergrl]

www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/reviews/pear-leek-and-gruyere-turnovers-103097

I make the filling and use those phyllo dough cups to make like easy. I have made them for many parties and are always a hit.

[sunshineandpinot]

Dec 15, 2016 11:55:58 GMT -5 countthestars said:

This crescent roll pizza isn't fancy, but it's always a huge hit. I make the crescent ahead and then just dress it before people get here - serve cold.
www.pillsbury.com/recipes/easy-crescent-veggie-pizza/4b2c60ae-69e5-4a1a-bed1-219a69cd4514

This is always a hit. I mix in 2 T ranch seasoning & a chopped green onion with the cream cheese and sour cream. I also add shredded cheddar cheese and black olives. Never any left over! I took to a bbq this summer and the guys topped it with pulled pork..... bc why not???

[MixedBerryJam]

Dec 15, 2016 11:52:36 GMT -5 zaneyzoo said:

Some of my favorites are cream cheese with a jelly poured on top - served with pretzels or crackers.
Cheeseballs
Meatballs in a crockpot
Mini pigs in a blanket
For Thanksgiving, I made this amazing chutney with cranberries, bacon, walnuts that was served with crostinis. It was a huge hit and was tasty cold or warm.

Are you looking to start something?

[scribellesam]

I made this crab dip for a party last night and people went nuts for it. The recipe calls for you to heat it and put it in a bread bowl but I just served it cold in a regular bowl with bread chunks for dipping. Also added: 2T sour cream, 1T lemon juice, 1t Old Bay for extra flavor.

allrecipes.com/recipe/12799/crab-dip/

[egishere]

Mushrooms stuffed with feta and then pesto drizzled on top, bake. These still taste ok if they get cold. Always a big hit at parties!

[Deleted]

Shrimp cocktail.

[ECB]

allrecipes.com/recipe/57808/antipasto-squares/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringContentType=search%20results&clickId=cardslot%203

This is always a huge hit when I make it.  It's good either hot or room temp.  

[zoomzoom]

Deviled Eggs

Artichoke Dip - it is SO good! And easy. It goes in the oven but stays pretty warm for a while and is good unless it gets ice cold.

ETA:  

Artichoke Dip

8 oz artichoke bottoms          1 C. parmesan cheese, plus extra for top
½ C. sour cream                  ½ C. mayo
8 oz. cream cheese              2 cloves minced garlic (or to taste)
2 jalapenos

oven 325º

Combine half the artichoke bottoms and all remaining ingredients in food processor. Blend ingredients well. Chop remaining artichoke bottoms into small pieces. Stir chopped artichoke bottoms into blended mixture. Spoon mixture into casserole dish. Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese. Bake 30-45 minutes or until bubbly & lightly browned on top. Serve with chips, triscuits, or pita wedges.

[Deleted]

slice of French bread (toasted), brie, and sugared cranberries.

[ECB]

This is also a yummy dip that is served cold.

allrecipes.com/recipe/14820/spicy-corn-dip/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringContentType=search%20results&clickId=cardslot%205

I'm making it for a party Saturday night.

[zaneyzoo]

Dec 15, 2016 12:10:57 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

Dec 15, 2016 11:52:36 GMT -5 zaneyzoo said:

Some of my favorites are cream cheese with a jelly poured on top - served with pretzels or crackers.
Cheeseballs
Meatballs in a crockpot
Mini pigs in a blanket
For Thanksgiving, I made this amazing chutney with cranberries, bacon, walnuts that was served with crostinis. It was a huge hit and was tasty cold or warm.

Are you looking to start something?

I don't think so?  Did I miss something?  

[hisno1girl]

Everyone make such fancy treats. If I made most of these things, they'd go untouched.

These are two things I always make

Cheese ball
1 tub of Schuyler's bar cheese
1 pkg. of cream cheese, softened
4-6 slices of bacon, cooked, chopped
2-3 green onions, chopped
1 bag of shredded cheese cheese

Mix all ingredients well and wrap in saran wrap until chilled. You can roll it in sliced almonds, if you like that.

Chili cheese dip
2 cans of Hormel chili, no beans
1 pkg. Cream cheese, softened
1 bag of shredded colby cheese

Mix and heat thoroughly. Serve with corn chips.

[gummybear]

I had a great app this week I plan on bringing to Xmas eve. Trader Joe's honey goat cheese log sprinkled with pistachios and drizzled with honey with assorted crackers and baguette, side of fig butter on the tray. Easy and so delicious

[hisno1girl]

Dec 15, 2016 12:52:32 GMT -5 zaneyzoo said:

Dec 15, 2016 12:10:57 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

Are you looking to start something?

I don't think so?  Did I miss something?  

Lol

WeenieGate 2016

pandce.proboards.com/thread/561541/pigs-blanket-super-important

[shauni27]

Dec 15, 2016 12:36:03 GMT -5 zoomzoom said:

Deviled Eggs

Artichoke Dip - it is SO good! And easy. It goes in the oven but stays pretty warm for a while and is good unless it gets ice cold.

ETA:  

Artichoke Dip



8 oz artichoke bottoms          1 C. parmesan cheese, plus extra for top

½ C. sour cream                  ½ C. mayo

8 oz. cream cheese              2 cloves minced garlic
(or to taste)
2 jalapenos



oven 325º



Combine half the artichoke bottoms and all remaining ingredients in food processor. Blend ingredients well. Chop remaining artichoke bottoms into small pieces. Stir chopped artichoke bottoms into blended mixture. Spoon mixture into casserole dish. Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese. Bake 30-45 minutes or until bubbly & lightly browned on top. Serve with chips, triscuits, or pita wedges.

I was going to suggest a very similar artichoke dip recipe. It is ALWAYS the first thing gone at the parties I bring it to. And as long as it is not really cold it is fine. I have also put it in a mini crockpot and it stays warm all day. Easy peasy.

French bread with different soft cheeses and salamis.

Veggie crudite.

bacon wrapped chicken bites (served with BBQ sauce to dip in).

[jlt19]

We have an app only party each year and we're having jalapeno poppers, candied bacon, guac and chips, shrimp cocktail, spin art dip, ham and swiss sliders, and whatever else people bring. (Yes, gasp, my guests bring dishes!)

I can do a lot early and only need to nake the poppers and sliders (but all premade in the am) right before.

[shauni27]

Oh I make these poppers and they are always popular www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/bacon-wrapped-jalapeno-poppers/e2d02568-8d4d-4072-b32a-8445e5558480

[foodiemom]

Dec 15, 2016 11:55:58 GMT -5 countthestars said:

This crescent roll pizza isn't fancy, but it's always a huge hit. I make the crescent ahead and then just dress it before people get here - serve cold.
www.pillsbury.com/recipes/easy-crescent-veggie-pizza/4b2c60ae-69e5-4a1a-bed1-219a69cd4514

Someone made this at a party I was at recently and it was SOOO good. I fell in love with it.

[foodiemom]

What about procuitto wrapped asparagus? I serve them room temp


allrecipes.com/recipe/42704/prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus/

Also, skewers are good. Either tomato/mozz/basil drizzled with balsamic, or maybe those antipasto skewers.

[knx9211]

Dec 15, 2016 14:49:30 GMT -5 foodiemom said:

What about procuitto wrapped asparagus? I serve them room temp


allrecipes.com/recipe/42704/prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus/

Also, skewers are good. Either tomato/mozz/basil drizzled with balsamic, or maybe those antipasto skewers.

Mmmmmm yes just wrap everything in proscuitto.  Including, but not limited to, melon. No cooking necessary. SaveSave

[chickadee77]

Seven layer dip is always a hit in my crowd.

[ginandjucie24]

My go to cheeseball spread.

3 packages of cream cheese

2 packages of thin sliced ham (I use Budding brand), chopped

I cup. Green onions, chopped.

2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.

Combine everything in a bowl, form into a ball and refrigerate. I serve with triscuit crackers.

[lilybug]

Our Xmas eve spread:


Cheeseball & crackers

7 layer dip (refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, diced tomatoes, olives, cheese, green onions) & chips

Olives

Little sausages in bbq sauce in a crock pot

Brie w/ some kind of jam or compote

More olives