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~*~Cute Appetizer for Fall Parties~*~

Last post 11-10-2009 5:32 PM by mypie2. 15 replies.
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  • 09-18-2008 6:04 PM

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    ~*~CHEESE POPS~*~


    1   (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    1   tablespoon milk
    1/4   pound (1 cup) American Cheese, shredded
    1   tablespoon sliced green onions
    1/4   cup finely chopped peanuts
    18   pretzel sticks


    Beat cream cheese and milk in small bowl on medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth. Add cheese and green onions. Continue beating until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate at least one hour.

    Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in peanuts.

    To serve, place pretzel stick in each ball. Yield: 18 appetizers 

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  • 09-18-2008 6:10 PM In reply to

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    ~*~CARAMELIZED GARLIC CHEESE SPREAD~*~

    This pumpkin-shaped cheese spread adds a festive touch to your table.

    2   teaspoons Butter
    2   tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh garlic
    1   teaspoon sugar
    1   (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    1/4   cup Butter, softened
    8   ounces (2 cups) Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
    1/4   cup sliced green onion
    1/4   teaspoon salt

    Coating Ingredients:

    1/2   cup finely crushed cheese-flavored bite-sized crackers

    Garnish Ingredients:

    1   medium bell pepper with stem

    Crackers/Dippers Ingredients:

      Crackers
      Fresh cut-up vegetables


    Melt 2 teaspoons butter in small skillet until sizzling; add garlic and sugar. Cook over medium–high heat, stirring constantly, until garlic just starts to brown (3 to 5 minutes). Immediately remove from heat.

    Combine garlic mixture and all remaining spread ingredients in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Shape cheese mixture into pumpkin shape with hands. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.

    Place crushed crackers into large shallow bowl or pie pan. Roll cheese ball into crackers; press evenly to coat. Place onto serving plate.

    Create stem for top of pumpkin from bell pepper slices.

    Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight to blend flavors. Just before serving; score vertical lines on pumpkin with knife. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

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  • 09-18-2008 7:13 PM In reply to

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     Thanks so much for posting - they sound delicious and look so cute. Perfect for fall.

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  • 09-19-2008 7:20 AM In reply to

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    Very nice, especially the "Cheese Pops". I am sending this to my DDIL for her church group meetings.

  • 09-19-2008 9:06 PM In reply to

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     Very cute. Thanks

    Brenda

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  • 09-19-2008 9:20 PM In reply to

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    These are really cute and just right for fall parties, thank you.

    ~Jan~

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  • 10-20-2008 6:56 AM In reply to

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    These deserve a BUMP.  Smile

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  • 10-20-2008 8:30 AM In reply to

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    Thanks- I've copied these.

    Some years ago I saw a similar thing for a frozen cheesecake pop...any ideas about making them? They looked so good!

     

    Thanks!

    Margaret

     

  • 10-20-2008 8:33 AM In reply to

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    Dutchmom, I'm so glad you bumped this up!

     

    What great recipes and so cute. Thank-you Mypie for sharing them with us.

  • 10-20-2008 7:22 PM In reply to

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    You're welcome.  I don't know which of MyPie's recipes to make first.... nice problem to have.  Stick out tongue

    ~~Vicki

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  • 11-10-2009 2:11 PM In reply to

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    If I feel up to it,I want to make this to take to my db.

     

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    The Great Pumpkin Cheese Ball

     

    8-oz. pkg. cream cheese,
        softened
    10-oz. container sharp
        Cheddar cold-pack
        cheese spread
    1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese
    2 t. Worcestershire sauce
    1/4 t. celery salt
    1/4 t. onion salt
    1/2 c. walnuts, finely
        chopped
    1 t. paprika
    Garnish: 1 pretzel rod, broken in half
                  or stem from a mini pumpkin,
                  assorted crackers

     

     

     Blend together cheeses until smooth. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, celery salt and onion salt, adding more to taste if desired. Shape into a ball and set on serving plate; cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours, until firm. If desired, score vertical lines with a knife to resemble a pumpkin. Toss walnuts with paprika; press into surface of cheese ball. Break pretzel rod in half and insert in top for a stem. Use a real stem, if desired. Just rinse and insert in the top of the cheese ball. Arrange crackers around cheese ball. Serves 10 to 12.           

     
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  • 11-10-2009 2:17 PM In reply to

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    So glad this got a bump  Awesome looking/sounding recipes.

  • 11-10-2009 3:11 PM In reply to

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     Very cute, thanks for sharing.

    Deb

  • 11-10-2009 4:05 PM In reply to

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    Calling JanieBig Smile

    Thanks for sharing

    Linda


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  • 11-10-2009 5:28 PM In reply to

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    I must have missed these last year.   Thanks for bringing them back.   Will try the cheese pops for Thanksgiving.
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