Category Archives: Appetizers

PULLED PORK PIMENTO CHEESE SLIDERS

Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders. Tender, slow cooked pulled pork with warm, melted, spicy pimento cheese and served on a slider bun.

Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders 

These Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders are the perfect combination of two Southern favorites—tender, flavorful pulled pork and warm, melty, homemade pimento cheese—all served on soft slider buns.

They are easy to make, full of bold flavor, and perfect for cookouts, game day, or any casual get-together. Continue reading PULLED PORK PIMENTO CHEESE SLIDERS

CRUSTLESS MINI QUICHE BITES

CRUSTLESS MINI QUICHE BITES

These gluten-free crustless mini quiche bites are easy to make, low carb, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, meal prep, or appetizers.

These crustless mini quiche bites are easy to make, low in carbs, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a simple appetizer.

I love making these for family gatherings, lunch boxes, road trips, and even quick breakfasts at home. They are incredibly versatile and can be made with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Continue reading CRUSTLESS MINI QUICHE BITES

HOT CHICKEN JALAPENO DIP

Rotisserie chicken, bacon, 2 kinds of cheese, fresh jalapenos, then baked, makes this Hot Chicken Jalapeno Dip the hit of any party.Rotisserie chicken, bacon, 2 kinds of cheese, fresh jalapenos, then baked, makes this Hot Chicken Jalapeno Dip the hit of any party.

Rotisserie chicken, bacon, 2 kinds of cheese, fresh jalapenos, then baked, makes this Hot Chicken Jalapeno Dip the hit of any party

My husband loves jalapeno poppers and I love hot chicken dip, so this appetizer was the perfect compromise. We enjoyed it while watching football last weekend, but I can see it being served at more times than this. Continue reading HOT CHICKEN JALAPENO DIP

BACON CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BALLS

Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls are a cheesy, savory appetizer made with sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and a bacon cheddar biscuit mix.
Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls are a cheesy, savory appetizer made with sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and a bacon cheddar biscuit mix. Perfect to serve at any get together.

Sausage balls have been an appetizer that has been around for many years. I remember my mother making them in the 1960’s. During the 1970’s and 1980’s they were served at every party I attended.

They have evolved over the years from the basic Bisquick recipe, are made with different flavored biscuit mixes, and served with dipping sauces. Cream cheese is now an ingredient added to most recipes. Continue reading BACON CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BALLS

HALLOWEEN FUN-DUE BOARD

This “Halloween Fun-due” board is so perfect to serve at a Halloween party, or any get together. I created this for some of my grandchildren for lunch one day.

Halloween Fun-Due board is loaded with kid friendly appetizers and cheese dips.

It is a Halloween themed food board with 2 cheese dips, surrounded by a variety of easy to prepare, kid friendly, dippers. At my Walmart, I found the cutest little salsa bowls, that looked like mini cauldrons to place on my Halloween Fun-Due Board.

I purchased a queso sauce, prepared a cheese sauce, and baked the frozen foods that I was using as dippers. Continue reading HALLOWEEN FUN-DUE BOARD

GARLIC PARMESAN CHEESE DIP

Garlic Parmesan Cheese Dip…a hot, creamy dip of melted cream cheese, minced garlic, whipping cream and parmesan cheese. Cubes of bread as dippers will make you think of a fondue.

Garlic Parmesan Cheese Dip...a hot, creamy dip of melted cream cheese, minced garlic, whipping cream and parmesan cheese. Cubes of bread as dippers will make you think of a fondue. 

This Garlic Parmesan Cheese Dip is the one appetizer you will want to serve at any get together. I have been making this for about 3 years, and always get the most compliments on it. Continue reading GARLIC PARMESAN CHEESE DIP

GARDEN FRESH TOMATO BACON TART

This Garden Fresh Tomato Bacon Tart is a crust filled with chive & onion cream cheese, fontina, fresh tomatoes, bacon and seasonings. Perfect for summertime eating.

This Garden Fresh Tomato Bacon Tart is one of those recipes that feels a little special—but is actually so easy to make. I first created it during peak tomato season after bringing home a big basket from a local vegetable stand. I had never made a tomato tart before, but after one bite, I knew this would become a summer favorite.

With a flaky crust, creamy herb spread, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, this tart is full of flavor and perfect for just about any occasion.

Serve it for brunch, a light lunch, as a side dish, or even as an appetizer for guests. Continue reading GARDEN FRESH TOMATO BACON TART