Cheese Surprise Appetizers Recipes

CHEESE/GRAPE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275°. Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely chopped (do not overprocess). Spread in a 15x10x1-in. pan; bake until golden brown, 6-9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a shallow bowl; cool slightly., In another bowl, mix cream cheese, blue cheese, parsley and cream until blended. Insert a skewer into each grape. Roll grapes in cheese mixture, then in almonds; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

CHEESE SURPRISE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Mix cheese, butter and flour to form dough. Shape into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. Flatten ball with hands. Place 1 olive in center and wrap dough around it, sealing edges completely.
• Freeze until just before ready to serve (these must be frozen before cooking).
• When ready to serve, place frozen balls on cookie sheet and bake in preheated 375°F oven for 10 minutes or until golden. Cheese will puff up and melt.

SURPRISE CHEESE PUFFS

Steps:

• Blend butter, cheese, salt, paprika and cayenne.
• Stir in flour, mixing well.
• Mold 1 tsp.
• of this mixture around each olive, covering completely.
• Arrange on baking sheet and chill until firm.
• Bake for 15 minutes in 400 degree oven.
• Serve hot.
• Can be frozen before baking and stored in plastic bag for future use.
• Bake as needed.