Archive for the ‘Appetizers’ Category

Cheesy Meatballs

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
MAKES ABOUT 60
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 10 min

1 pound ground beef chuck
1 small onion, grated
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons grated pecorino-romano cheese
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
4 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large egg, beaten
Extra-virgin olive [...]

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Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 2-3/4 cups or 22 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, finely chopped
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
3/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
3/4 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella [...]

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Hot Spinach Dip

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp chopped roasted red peppers

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients.
Spoon into 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.
Bake 20 minutes [...]

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Baked Crab Rangoon

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 40 min
Makes: 12 servings, one won ton cup each

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1/4 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1 can (6 oz.) white crabmeat, drained, flaked
2 green onions, thinly sliced
12 won ton wrappers

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix Neufchatel [...]

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Bacon, Cheese & Tomato Crescents

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 8 servings, one filled crescent each

1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped red peppers
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, drained and chopped

Preheat oven to [...]

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Baked Triple-Veggie Dip

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 50 min
Makes: 4-1/2 cups or 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

1-1/2 cups KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 can (1 lb. 3 oz.) asparagus spears, drained, chopped
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 can (8-1/2 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1 container (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA [...]

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Philly Shrimp Cocktail Dip

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Makes: 3 cups or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 lb. cooked shrimp, chopped (2 cups)
3/4 cup KRAFT Cocktail Sauce
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 green onions, sliced

Spread cream cheese onto bottom of shallow bowl or 9-inch [...]

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Easy Deviled Eggs & Ham

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Makes: 6 servings, one deviled egg each.

3 hard-cooked eggs
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Smoked Ham, finely chopped
1 CLAUSSEN Kosher Dill Mini Pickle, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard

Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; place [...]

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Spicy Shrimp Boats

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
MAKES 2 DOZEN
Prep Time: 20 min  

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch salt
2 English cucumbers
12 ounces peeled, cooked shrimp, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons minced jalapeño chile
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint

In a small glass bowl, microwave the vinegar and sugar for 30 seconds or until hot. Stir until [...]

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Chip-Crusted Chicken Skewers

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
MAKES 20
Prep Time: 30 min (plus marinating)
Cook Time: 25 min

1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into sixty 1-inch cubes
60 red seedless grapes (about 1/2 pound)
Two 5-ounce bags [...]

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