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Easy Fiesta Christmas Tree
By GinnyG
![Easy Fiesta Christmas Tree](/media/d3/16/8ffee5a7e01ff23508426061c5c75395f638.jpg/rh/easy-fiesta-christmas-tree.jpg)
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Servings 6
Preparation time 2
Cooking time 2
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- Yellow or green bell pepper
- 1 (2-inch) piece green onion
- 1/4 cup Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves or orange marmalade
- 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- Assorted tortilla chips, crackers or sliced vegetables, if desired
This fun Christmas appetizer is a quick, affordable, and easy way to serve party guests a festive dip for chips or ...
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By GinnyG
Quick and easy appetizers made from rolling cream cheese, bell peppers, olives, basil, and Parmesan, and cutting th...
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped and drained
- 1/4 cup ripe olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 4 spinach-flavor flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
- Ripe olives pieces
Holiday Tree-Shaped Cheese Ball
![Holiday Tree-Shaped Cheese Ball](/media/62/d5/7fb1b091edef020b9728ce7a8ebe9d78107e.jpg/tsp/holiday-tree-shaped-cheese-ball.jpg)
By Tarah716
Holiday Tree-Shaped Cheese Ball is the most delicious make-ahead cheese ball recipe to adorn your holiday table
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
- roasted red pepper sauce or hot sauce
- 1/4 cup parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 piece lemon peel, if desired
- assorted crackers to serve
Puff Pastry Meatball Marinara Bites
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By carvalhohm
Puff Pastry Meatball Marinara Bites are like mini meatball subs or mini meatball pizza bites
- 1 (8.7-ounce) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheet, thawed
- 12 (6-ounces) frozen fully-cooked cocktail-sized meatballs, thawed and cut in half
- 1/2 cup Prego® Marinara Italian Sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Honey & Walnut Baked Brie
![Honey & Walnut Baked Brie](/media/cf/9c/44df0442c0e8b2fb6a2d3f1996de1e9bb4aa.jpg/tsp/honey-and-walnut-baked-brie.jpg)
By Susan52
In this version of Brie en Croûte, the sweet and savory filling bakes inside the brie itself making this sweet and...
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/2 (17.3-ounce) package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed
- 1 (8-ounce) Brie cheese round, cut in half horizontally
Jalapeno Popper Spread
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By bdjrempel
I've been told by fellow party-goers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper
- 2 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies
- 1/4 cup canned jalapeno peppers, diced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
- Sweet red and yellow pepper pieces and corn chips
Club Cracker Candy
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By aerin8
Keep your guests occupied with this addicting, tasty finger food
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 package club crackers
Creamy Bacon & Cheese Dip
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By dgrisko
Make sure to Invite all of your taste buds to this party and serve with your favorite crackers or chips
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (8-ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (3-ounce) jar bacon bits
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- Crackers
- Assorted fresh vegetables (optional)
Candied Pecans
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By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
These candied pecans are truly addictive
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon (adjust to your taste; I like 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon)
- 2 cups nuts (pecans or walnuts are excellent, whole almonds are good too)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 cup water
- Optional: substitute 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste, instead of cinnamon and definitely gives a great pop of flavor
Easy Baked Cheese Balls
![Easy Baked Cheese Balls](/media/c7/3d/4afab6db066e39cfed22709136dec96f3a95.jpg/tsp/easy-baked-cheese-balls.jpg)
By TrayH
Kids will love helping make these easy baked cheese balls, so let the little hands help and you will be that much c...
- String cheese
- Skim milk
- Italian bread crumbs
- Marinara sauce
Zesty Ritz Crackers
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By clawson
Ritz crackers get the star treatment in this zesty recipe with the addition of grated Parmesan, Garlic powder, spic...
- 1 box Ritz Crackers
- 1 stick melted butter
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
World's Best Corned Beef Cheese Ball
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By campbellkid36
This corned beef cheese ball is a hit at any party
- 1/4 pound corned beef, thinly sliced
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Dash ground red pepper, cayenne
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
Christmas Reindeer Crack
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By á-46561
This Christmas treat can easily be made with the kids, but it's not just the kids who will eat it up in a flash
- 3 cups salted pretzels
- 2 cups Bugles
- 2 cups Fritos
- 1 cup Chex Mix
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 1 1/2 cups M&Ms
- 1 pack of white chocolate bark or melting chocolate
Holiday Bacon Appetizers
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By á-5343
A perfect appetizer for the Holidays or anytime of year
- Club crackers
- 1 package thin bacon
- Parmesan cheese
Evelyn's Baked Brie
![Evelyn's Baked Brie](/media/a4/57/878b711b2b09ea3c88da80ec68c0ac182b67.jpg/tsp/evelyns-baked-brie.jpg)
By lindaauman
Try different jams for different flavors with this baked brie recipe
- 1 small wheel Brie cheese
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, I used Pepperidge Farms
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup jam,. any flavor, Fig, Hot Pepper, Strawberry - personal preference
- 1 egg (mostly the yolk and a bit of water or milk)
- Non-stick foil
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