more appetizers

I know it has been a couple of days, but sometimes things just happen. I just made a very simple chicken salad for tonight. I used the leftover rotissiere chicken from 2 nights ago. Works great and very easy to put together.

Here are a couple of appetizer recipes.

CHEESE SQUARES

CHEESE SQUARES

6 eggs

3 oz evaporated milk (carnation)

1 8 oz Jalapeño Jack cheese (adjust for pepper taste)

3 oz. blocks Cheddar (sharp/med.)

Grate cheeses( keep separate.  In 13X9 pan layer cheddar, Jack cheese and last top layer is cheddar.  Beat eggs with milk; slowly pour over cheeses.  Bake at 350 approx. 45 min.

Cool slightly, cut in 1" squares. 

Garnish w/black olives sliced (1 piece on each square.

My ex mother in law used to make these whenever the family got together and they were yummy! They are a heart attack waiting, but just eat a little and pass the rest on to your guests. 

Sausage Balls

1 pkg. Mild sausage

2 handfuls of a pkg. of ground beef

½ sm. onion chopped

1 egg

½ cup grape jelly

2 Tbsp. Teriyaki sauce or Worcestershire sauce

2 Tsp. Garlic powder

2 Tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes

2 handfuls crushed crackers (or use bread crumbs – comes in a container)

salt & pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients, except for jelly and sauce, with hand in a bowl. Yes, it’s messy. Be sure to get the egg mixed in real well. Shape into small balls. Heat skillet to med/high heat. Place balls in skillet and let brown. You may have to cook your balls in shifts. Once the first side is brown, flip over and brown the other side. Make sure the meat is done completely before removing from heat. Pour out any excess grease. Put balls back into skillet (at this point you can squeeze them all in at one time). Turn heat down to low.

Add the Jelly and sauce to the skillet. You can also use apple jelly. Let simmer about 30 minutes or put in your crock-pot on low to serve as hors douvres.

This is one that my mother used to make all the time and I have adjusted it to my own a little. Good little hors douvres for small gatherings.

Here is one more just because... 

Creamy Garlic Chicken

Makes: 4 servings

2 tsp. vegetable oil

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)

1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

2 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups hot cooked MINUTE White Rice

HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 6 min., turning after 3 min.

ADD dressing, vegetables, soy sauce and garlic; stir. Cook, covered, 7 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally.

SERVE over the hot cooked rice.

KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS

Special Extra

Sprinkle with 1 sliced green onion just before serving.

Great Substitute

Prepare as directed, using MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing and lite soy sauce. Substitute 2-2/3 cups hot cooked MINUTE Brown Rice for the white rice.

Just before serving cut a green onion and sprinkle over top of the dish.

I hope these will help with some cooking choices and party ideas. They are all good. 

Remember - If you have any cooking questions, ideas, or suggestions, just send me a message. Thanks and Happy Cooking!