Blog posts tagged with 'easy holiday appetizer'

Get game ready with this amazing baked buffalo chicken dip recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.  This has all the big flavors of chicken wings without the fuss of fat and frying!

To add some crunch, top with crispy toasted onions or crispy jalapenos the last 5 minutes of baking.  For a reduced calorie option substitute Neufchatel cheese for the cream cheese and greek yogurt for the sour cream.

Hot dips are the absolute best this time of year! Whether you're getting ready for game day or having a big holiday gathering, there is something warming about a delicious and incredibly flavored hot dip served alongside crackers, chunks of bread and other fun dippers

Ingredients :

• 2 packages (8oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 package Do You Bake? Butermilk Ranch Salad Dressing Dip Mix
  
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup red hot sauce (3/4 cup for spicier version!)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded chicken breast (optional)

Party Appetizers are fun bites of flavor explosions. Those quick eats before your main dish and the reason we don't eat all day so we can enjoy all the delicious variety of foods upon us at our holiday gathering.

Party appies don't need to be difficult! In fact our meatball duo can be made ahead in the slow cooker and ready in an instant when your guests arrive. 

Plus .. the house will smell so incredibly delicious as the air is filled with all meatball cooking glory. 

If sweet is your thing, we have the answer!  If savory and healthier is your thing, we've got that option too!

Sweet With a little heat! The perfect combination for any meatball party appetizer.  Even better? These babies just simmer all day long in the slow cooker and get sexy with flavor!

Sweet with a lil Heat Meatball Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon Do You Bake? for the LOVE of Garlic Seasoning Blend
• 1/2 cup Do You Bake? Rib EZ
• 1 cup grape preserves
• splash hot sauce (if you like extra heat!)

Directions

1. Preheat skillet to medium high heat
2. In a medium bowl combine ground beef, egg yolks and your seasoning blend.  Mix together
3. Pinch off 1" pieces of meat mix and roll in between your hands to form small balls
4. Grease pan with a little olive oil
5. Brown Meatballs in batches (don't over-crowd) on each side and toss them into your slow cooker. 
6. In a separate bowl combine grape preserves with your RibEZ Mix.  Reserve 1/4 cup and refrigerate
7. Pour your mixture over your meatballs and set your slow cooker to LOW.  Add lid and let cook for 4 - 6 hours until meatballs are fully cooked through
8. Right when your guests arrive, remove your meatballs and place them inside a shallow bowl.  Add a splash of hot sauce (if desired) to your reserved sauce. Bast remaining meatballs with your sauce until well coated.  Serve!

Savory Heathy Chicken Meatballs

Looking for a side of healthy? Opt for these healthier option for your holiday appetizer fest! Recipe to follow

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon Do You Bake? For the LOVE of Garlic Seasoning Blend
• 1/4 cup Do You Bake? Creamy Garlic Sauce Mix
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Directions

1. Preheat skillet to medium high heat
2. In a medium bowl combine ground beef, egg yolks and your Do You Bake? For the LOVE of Garlic seasoning blend.  Mix together
3. Pinch off 1" pieces of meat mix and roll in between your hands to form small balls
4. Grease pan with a little olive oil
5. Brown Meatballs in batches (don't over-crowd) on each side and toss them into your slow cooker. 
6. In a separate bowl combine milk, sour cream, mayonnaise and your Do You Bake? Creamy Garlic Sauce Mix.  Blend until fully combined
7. Server 1/2 cup of your sauce and pour the rest over your meatballs
8. Set your slow cooker to LOW. Return lid to the cooker and slow cook for 4 - 6 hours until meatballs are cooked through
9. Right when guests arrive remove meatballs from slow cooker onto a shallow bowl or dish.  Baste / top with additional sauce. Warm sauce up in microwave for 1 - 2 minutes (stirring at 30 second intervals) for a delicious garlic dipper

Don't forget the toothpicks! Perfect meatball appetizers