With busy schedules and life in the fast lane, finding time to spend with family and friends can prove to be very difficult these days. It seems that you can never plan anything to corresponde with everyones schedule. But, once in a blue-moon, the planets align and you are able to plan a party or get-together with family and friends. I for one love planning parties. I have often been caught off guard as to how many people RSVP but, I always plan ahead on what appetizers I will be serving. Now, you know you can't please everybody that will attend the party, so to cope with this, I simply offer several appetizers that I know will appeal to those picky eaters. While I don't mind serving a majority of the food, my invited guests are told to bring their choice of beverages. I can't do it all people! Anyway, here is 5 recipes for appetizers that I have found satisfies them all.
Party Down Cheese Ball (Cost $7/10-15 Guests)
- 2 8-ounce packages Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese
- 2 8-ounce cups of Sharp Shredded Cheese
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped Pimiento
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped Green Pepper
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped Purple Onion
- 2 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tsp. Lemon Juice
- 1Tbs. Finly chopped Pecans
- Dash Cayenne Pepper
- Dash Salt
Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix until well blended. Chill for 30 to 45 minutes. Once chilled, shape ingredients into a ball and roll in pecans. Serve with your choice of crackers. (Leftover Cheese Ball will keep refrigerated for about a week)
Pepe Guacamole Party Dip (Cost 7/10-15 Guests)
- 4 Avacados (Mashed or Pureed)
- 1/2 cup finaly chopped Green Chili Peppers
- 1/4 cup Minced Yellow Onion
- 1 Tsp. Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
Combine all ingredients, cover and chill until party. Serve with Baked Tortillas. Yields about 3 cups
Mini Me Meat Balls (Cost $10/10-15 Guests)
- 1 & 1/2 Tbs. Bacardi Light Rum
- 2 Tbs. Soy Sauce
- 1 pressed Garlic Clove
- 1 Tsp. Ground Ginger
- 1 lb. Ground Chuck
Blend all ingredients in a mixing bowl, shape into balls about an inch in diameter. Bake at 300 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, being sure to turn once. Serve with tooth picks and desired dipping sauce.
Popular Pop Corn (Cost $5/10-15 Guests)
- 1/4 cup Melted Butter
- 2 quarts popped Pop Corn
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 Tsp. fine Sea Salt
Pour melted butter over pop corn, pour Parmesan Cheese and Salt over Pop Corn and shake/mix well. (Other powdered mixes such as Blue Cheese, Ranch, Dill, etc. may be used instead of parmesan cheese)
Miss Piggy Party Wraps (Cost $8/10-15 Guests)
- 1 package of Hillshire Farms Sausage
- 1 package of refrigerated crescent dough
Cut sausage into desired shapes, wrap with dough and bake at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with your favorite BBQ Sauce.
These quick and inexpensive appetizers should be a great hit at your next party. So, have fun and bust a move already, it's a PARTY!!!!
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