Appetizers, Beverages, and Party Foods

Cheese Ball-

1-8 oz. package of cream cheese
1 cup crushed pineapple
2 tablespoons very finely chopped green bell pepper
½ teaspoon onion salt or garlic salt
1 cup chopped pecans (divide into 2- ½ cup portions)
Soften cream cheese. Mix all ingredients except for ½ of the nuts. Shape into
a ball and roll in the remaining nuts to coat. Chill before serving.
Cheese Wafers-
1 stick of margarine (1/2 cup)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon red pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans
½ lb. grated extra sharp cheese
Cream margarine; add cheese. Sift together dry ingredients; add to mixture
of margarine and cheese. Add pecans. Form into long, log shaped rolls about
the size of a half-dollar. Chill.
When firm, slice into wafers and bake on cookie sheet at 375 degrees for
approximately 12 minutes. (Bake time will depend on your preference of
soft or crisp wafers.)
Little Smokies-
1 – 10 to 12 oz. bottle seafood sauce
1 small bottle of water
1 – 10 oz. jar red currant jelly
2 Tablespoons mustard
Bring above ingredients to a boil, melting jelly.
Add:
1 small can crused pineapple
1 large pack of cocktail sausages
Serve when heated through. May be simmered for several hours.
Party Ham Rolls-
2 packages of party rolls (small rectangular rolls – 24 in each pack)
Sliced ham
Sliced Swiss Cheese
Mix the following for spreading:
2 sticks of margarine - melted
3 tablespoons of poppy seeds
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 medium onion – finely grated
Slice rolls in half using a serrated knife or electric knife (this can be done
without separating rolls; just remove from pack and slice lengthwise to
create a top and bottom for sandwiches). Spread both sides with all of above
mixture. Line bread with ham first, placing the cheese on top.
Separate individual party rolls/sandwiches by cutting with serrated/electric
knife. Wrap in foil (shiny side in). Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
Best when served slightly warm.
Sausage Cheese Balls-
1 lb. lean hot sausage
3 cups Bisquick
1 cup sharp grated cheese
Mix above ingredients well and shape into small round balls, between the
size of a marble and golf ball. Bake in 300 degree oven for about 45
minutes, or until they are as brown as you like.
Great tip: These may be prepared ahead and frozen until needed.
Hot Chocolate Mix-
1 – 25 oz. package nonfat dry milk
1 – 6 oz. jar powdered nondairy creamer
1 lb. box powdered sugar
1 – 16 oz. Nestles Quick
Combine all ingredients. Use 3 tablespoons for 1 cup of hot water to make a
great cup of hot cocoa!
Makes 17 cups of mix that are great for storing, or as gifts when put in jars
and “fancied” with ribbons, etc.
Punch-
1 Large can of Pineapple Juice
2 large cans of orange juice
1 quart water
1 bottle lemon juice
1 quart ginger ale
Mix all ingredients together and adjust to taste. Punch can be served with
crushed or cubed ice, depending on preference.
Sugared nuts-
2 ½ cups pecan halves
1 cup sugar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Heat nuts in oven at 375 degrees about 15 minutes, stirring around often.
Cool completely.
Cook sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt in a double boiler until soft balls form
when dropped in cup of cool water. DO NOT STIR WHILE HEATING.
Remove from heat; add vanilla and nuts. Stir gently until mixture becomes
creamy. Turn out onto a greased baking sheet and separate nuts as they cool.
Golden Fruit Punch-
2 large cans Pineapple Juice
1 – 64 oz. bottle of apple juice
1 large frozen concentrate orange juice
1 liter size bottle ginger ale
Mix all ingredients, chill, and serve over ice.
Vegetable Pinwheels-
2 – 8 oz. packages cream cheese
1 package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
small bunch green onions, chopped
Cream all above ingredients in mixer. Spread on 12” Tortilla Shells. Chop
vegetables of choice very fine and sprinkle over cream mixture. (Examples:
broccoli, celery, bell pepper, olives, etc.)
Roll and wrap in aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
Slice and serve!