Appetizers – Recipes by Heidi http://www.recipesbyheidi.com Thu, 01 Aug 2024 23:53:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 Cocktail Toast Bites http://www.recipesbyheidi.com/2018/11/04/cocktail-toast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cocktail-toast Sun, 04 Nov 2018 20:14:23 +0000 http://www.recipesbyheidi.com/?post_type=recipe&p=248 This is a recipe from my aunt. She would serve these every Christmas Eve.
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Cocktail Toast Bites

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 30 toasts

Ingredients

  • Cocktail Pumpernickel Bread
  • Cocktail Rye Bread
  • Mayonnaise
  • Dehydrated onions
  • Swiss Cheese
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Pepperoni

Instructions

  • Please dehydrated onions in water to reconstitute them for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  • Heat over to 375F
  • Lay cocktail breads on a baking sheet. If you wish the bottoms to be crisp, place cooling rack in baking sheet and place bread on cooling rack.
  • On half the slices of bread add a layer of mayonnaise. This should be thick enough that the bread is not seen through the mayonnaise. Sprinkle rehydrated onions over the mayonnaise. Cover with Swiss cheese
  • On the other half of the bread, place cheddar cheese. Please a slice of pepperoni on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.

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Meatball Bites

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 18 bites

Ingredients

  • 1 package Puff Pastry Sheets
  • 3 large Meatballs
  • 3/4 cup Marinara Sauce
  • 3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

  • Cut pastry sheets into 9 pieces. Place in mini-muffin pan making cups.
  • Divide Marinara Sauce and add half into pastry cups.
  • Cut meatballs into 6 pieces each. Divide and add meatball on top of marinara sauce.
  • Divide and add the other half of the marinara sauce over meatballs.
  • Cover in Mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
]]> Ham and Cheese Bites http://www.recipesbyheidi.com/2018/09/16/ham-and-cheese-bites/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ham-and-cheese-bites Sun, 16 Sep 2018 18:25:02 +0000 http://www.recipesbyheidi.com/?post_type=recipe&p=204
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Ham and Cheese Bites

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 18 bites

Ingredients

  • 1 package Puff Pastry Sheets
  • 1 cup Chopped Ham
  • 1 cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Mustard I like a spicy mustard.

Instructions

  • Cut pastry sheets into 9 pieces. Place in mini-muffin pan making cups.
  • Divide mustard and add into pastry cups.
  • Divide and add ham on top of mustard.
  • Divide and add Swiss Cheese on top of ham.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

Notes

This is a great way to use leftovers from a ham dinner.
Great when combined with Thanksgiving Bites and Meatball bites.

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Thanksgiving Bites

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 18 bites

Ingredients

  • 1 package Puff pastry sheet
  • 1 cup cooked turky
  • 1 cup stuffing
  • 1/2 cup gravey

Instructions

  • Cut pastry sheets into 9 pieces. Place in mini-muffin pan making cups.
  • Divide gravy and add into pastry cups.
  • Divide and add turkey on top of gravy.
  • Divide and add stuffing on top of turkey.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

Notes

This is a great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers. Turkey, stuffing, and gravy freeze well for up to 3 months.
This is a great appetizer for Christmas.

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Cheesy Toast

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 12 Toasts

Ingredients

  • 1 Package Cocktail Bread
  • 1 Large Beefsteak Tomato
  • ½ lb. bacon
  • 1 package of American cheese slices

Instructions

  • Cut bacon in quarters and fry until crisp. Drain off fat. Slice Tomato 1/8” think. Cut each slice into ¼ wedges. Cut cheese in quarter wedges.
  • Place bread slices on a cookie sheet 1/8” apart. Place cheese, tomato and bacon on top.
  • Place in broiler for 5 minute or until cheese has melted or browned. Serve hot.

]]> Brie Puff Pastry Pockets http://www.recipesbyheidi.com/2018/08/01/brie-puff-pastry-pockets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brie-puff-pastry-pockets Wed, 01 Aug 2018 15:32:13 +0000 http://www.recipesbyheidi.com/?post_type=recipe&p=122
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Brie Puff Pastry Pockets

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 18 Pockets

Ingredients

  • 1 Box Puffed Pastry Sheets
  • 1 Wedge Brie Cheese
  • 3 tsp Raspberry Jam
  • 3 tsp Strawberry Preserves
  • 3 tsp Orange Marmalade
  • Egg Wash

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F
  • Defrost puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 9 squares.
  • Add 1/2 tsp brei cheese to center of pastry square.
  • Add 1/2 tsp jam, preserve, or marmalade to center of pastry square.
  • Brush egg was on edge of pastry square and fold to seal into triangle or purse.
  • Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and place puff packets 1 inch apart.
  • Bake for 20 - 30 minutes until light brown.

Notes

These can be served hot or cold.
For variety, substitute herbs for sweet jams.

]]> Garlic Dipping Sauce http://www.recipesbyheidi.com/2018/07/31/101/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=101 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 23:49:39 +0000 http://www.recipesbyheidi.com/?post_type=recipe&p=101
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Garlic Dipping Sauce

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time1 day 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light olive oil
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1/8 cup diced garlic
  • 1/8 tspn crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 wide mouth Mason jar

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to Mason jar. Shake vigorously.
  • Store in refrigerator.
  • Best served with warm Italian bread.

Notes

Add more ingredients after each use.
Garlic flavor increases over time.

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