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Spicy Cheese Log

Spicy Cheese Log

Ingredients :

1 pound longhorn cheese
3 ounces cream cheese
Dash of Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Cayenne pepper

Shrimp-Cheese Roll

Shrimp-Cheese Roll

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups Muenster cheese
1 cup shrimp
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 eggs
1 package refrigerated crescent roll
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp water

Candied Brie with Apple Wedges

Candied Brie with Apple Wedges

Ingredients :

One (4-inch) round brie cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 large tart apple, such as Granny Smith, cut into about 12 wedges
5 pecan halves

Cheesy Appetizer Cookies

Cheesy Appetizer Cookies

Ingredients :

2 dozen

1 cup sharp shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Rice Krispies
Dash of ground red pepper

Dilly Onion Rings

Dilly Onion Rings

Ingredients :

1 lg. mild onion

1/4 c. water

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. white vinegar

1/3 c. sugar

1 tsp. dried dill weed

Mallow Sauce

Mallow Sauce

Ingredients :

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
3 tablespoons peach schnapps

Stuffed Tomato Appetizers

Stuffed Tomato Appetizers

Ingredients :

36 whole cherry tomatoes
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon dry Italian salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons chopped, fresh parsley

Deviled Ham Ring Appetizer

Deviled Ham Ring Appetizer

Ingredients :

This is another appetizer from my catering list. It is perfect for entertaining. Serve with your favorite breads, crackers, etc. I serve it on a bed of lettuce.

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (2 ounce) can deviled ham
1/4 cup stuffed olives, chopped or pitted black olives
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon powdered thyme

Frosted Dill Appetizer

Frosted Dill Appetizer

Ingredients :

1 large kosher dill pickle
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
Thinly sliced ham or dried beef slices