All your presents are wrapped, right? That's OK, we're not quite finished either! But we'll be making delicious appetizers to snack on as we sort, tape and tie our way through a sleighful of gifts! We just love these tasty bites from 101 Christmas Recipes. They'll be perfect for Christmas and New Year's get-togethers too!
Seafood Pinwheels
Wendy Lee Paffenroth, of Pine Island, New York, shared this recipe with us. She writes, "I like to top each pinwheel with a little slice of Muenster cheese, then broil for 30 seconds until the cheese is golden."
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese,
softened
8-oz. pkg. imitation crabmeat,
shredded
1/2 c. red pepper, chopped
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 to 1 t. hot pepper sauce
chili powder to taste
6 6-inch flour tortillas
Garnish: paprika
Beat cream cheese until smooth; stir in crabmeat, red pepper, shredded cheese, onions, parsley and sauce. Sprinkle with chili powder; stir until well blended. Spread cheese mixture evenly over tortillas; roll up tightly. Slice off ends; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight. When ready to serve, slice each roll into 6 slices. Arrange on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika; serve warm. Makes about 3 dozen.
Ham & Swiss Cheese Rolls
Janet Stewart, of Owensboro, Kentucky, sent us this oh-so-good appetizer. She says, "This recipe is a favorite at our Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) church group."
3/4 c. margarine
1-1/2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 t. dry mustard
1-1/2 t. poppy seed
2 t. dried, minced onion
2 12-ct. pkgs. Hawaiian rolls
1 lb. thinly sliced deli ham
1/2 lb. sliced Swiss cheese
Combine margarine, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, poppy seed and onion in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove from heat. Slice individual rolls in half. Make sandwiches using bread, ham and cheese. Place sandwiches on an ungreased 15"x10" jelly-roll pan. Spoon margarine mixture over sandwiches. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes 12 servings.
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