Bacon Blue Cheese Puffs
by Laura Spencer-Whitacre from Fort Mohave, AZ
These bacon blue cheese puffs will be a hit at any party. With a fancier feel, they’re perfect for New Year’s Eve or before a holiday meal. The filling is creamy, tangy, and smoky. It’s stuffed inside flaky Phyllo dough. The mix of bacon, Swiss cheese, and blue cheese gives these bite-size goodies a lovely flavor. All the butter that’s brushed on this appetizer doesn’t hurt either. Click here for the recipe.
Cranberry Orange Meatballs
by Carla Carter from Indianapolis, IN
Super easy, these cranberry orange meatballs are perfect for any party. Slightly sweet and tangy, there’s a subtle citrus flavor. The contrast between the savory meatballs and the sweet sauce is yummy. The cranberry isn’t overly noticeable but does add a little holiday flair. Use your favorite frozen meatballs to whip up this simple appetizer recipe. Turkey or chicken meatballs could also be used. Here’s the recipe.
Baked Brie With Cranberry Sauce
by Tess Geer from Westerville, OH
This is a simple but elegant appetizer that will please just about anyone on Thanksgiving (or at any point in the holiday season). The buttery Brie is creamy when it melts and its savory flavor is a nice contrast to the tart cranberries. Walnuts add a nice crunch. We loved eating this with sliced apples. The sweetness from the apples is a lovely combination with the baked Brie. When you’re limited on time, this quick and easy appetizer can be put together in no time. Click here for the recipe.
Smoky Stuffed Mushrooms
by Karen Crossland from Walterboro, SC
All you’ll smell is bacon while these smoky stuffed mushrooms bake. They’re filled with creamy, cheesy goodness mixed with onions, mushrooms, and (you guessed it) bacon. They’re a tasty appetizer for watching football or a holiday party. Here’s the recipe.
Cream Cheese Shrimp Cocktail Appetizers
by Mary Lee from N/W, IN
If you need the easiest party appetizer that’s on the fancier side, try this spin on shrimp cocktail. The homemade cocktail sauce is a little spicy and slightly sweet. It’s drizzled over cream cheese that’s spread on a buttery cracker. When topped with the sweet shrimp, it’s a wonderful combination of flavors. Click here for the recipe.
Jalapeno Popper Roll-ups
by Dawn Cordova from Lancaster, CA
Super easy to throw together, these jalapeno popper roll-ups are a great appetizer for football season. The buttery crescent roll dough holds inside a cream cheese filling made with jalapenos, bits of bacon, finely diced onion, and Parmesan cheese. It’s slightly salty and smoky. These will definitely be a hit at your next party. Get the recipe here.
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