35 Cold Appetizers for Your Next Get-Together

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35 Cold Appetizers for Your Next Get-Together2/35 Tortellini & Shrimp Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tortellini & Shrimp Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 32 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fresh skewers and tasty sauce will have guests nibbling all night! —Cacie Biddle, Bridgeport, West Virginia. Hungry for more? Here are our favorite retro family reunion recipes. Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer with 1 tablespoon sauce: 88 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0

fiber), 5g protein

fiber), 5g protein. 3/35 Avocado Goat Cheese Truffles 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Give guests the VIP treatment with luxurious truffles you can make in your own kitchen. The goat cheese is mild, and red pepper heats up each bite just a bit. Crackers are the perfect accompaniment. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California Nutrition Facts: 1 truffle: 65 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 4/35 Garbanzo-Stuffed Mini Peppers 8 Reviews Test Kitchen

They have all the crunch of pita chips but without the extra calories

Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 32 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mini peppers are so colorful and are the perfect size for a two-bite appetizer. They have all the crunch of pita chips but without the extra calories. —Christine Hanover, Lewiston, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 15 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 5/35 Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes 44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

At parties, I often triple the recipe because they disappear fast

Creator: Besides being tasty, these little tomato poppers are extra awesome because you can make them ahead of time. At parties, I often triple the recipe because they disappear fast. —Christi Martin, Elko, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed tomato: 25 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat. 6/35 Beer Dip 148 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beer Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy dip packed

with shredded cheese

with shredded cheese. It’s perfect paired with pretzels. Be forewarned, though—it’s hard to stop eating once you’ve started! The beer cheese dip can be made with any type of beer, including nonalcoholic. I’ve taken it to many parties and I am always asked for the recipe. —Michelle Long, New Castle, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 93 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 7/35 Avocado Endive Cups with Salsa Test Kitchen Approved Avocado Endive Cups with Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2-1/2

Add a brilliant red pepper salsa, and you’ve got a standout appetizer

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I jazz up guacamole by serving it atop endive leaves. Add a brilliant red pepper salsa, and you’ve got a standout appetizer. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 43 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 8/35 Crab Appetizers 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crab Appetizers Recipe photo by Isabella Cassini Total Time 20 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always like a little extra chili sauce

on top of these easy snacks

on top of these easy snacks. If you’re out of crab, water-packed tuna works well too. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 filled phyllo cup: 34 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 9/35 Oyster Cheese Appetizer Log 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 32 servings (2 logs) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you say “holiday tradition” around our house, this appetizer comes to mind immediately. Every winter, I make lots of cheese logs and freeze them for

when I’m expecting company or need to take food to someone’s home

when I’m expecting company or need to take food to someone’s home. The blend of smoked oysters, chili powder, nuts and cream cheese tastes good-even people who don’t like oysters may enjoy this interesting appetizer. —William Tracy, Jerseyville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 117 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 62mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 10/35 Shrimp Tartlets 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Tartlets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mini tart shells filled with a cream cheese

You could also serve several as a fast, light meal

mixture, topped with seafood sauce and shrimp make for a picture-perfect, tasty appetizer. You could also serve several as a fast, light meal. —Gina Hutchison, Smithville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 61 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 11/35 Artichoke Caprese Platter 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I dressed up the classic Italian trio of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with marinated artichokes. It looks so yummy on a pretty platter set

out on a buffet

out on a buffet. Using fresh mozzarella is the key to its great taste. —Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 192 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 12/35 French Quarter Cheese Spread 30 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved French Quarter Cheese Spread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Topped with toasty pecans, this sweet-and-savory cheese ball makes a festive hostess gift for holiday parties. Says Heidi: “It’s always a hit;

there’s never anything left over, and everyone asks for the recipe.”

there’s never anything left over, and everyone asks for the recipe.” At home, make it ahead of time for convenience, then bring to room temp and serve.Heidi Blaine Hadburg – Safety Harbor, FL Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 280 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 138mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 13/35 Dill Vegetable Dip 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dill Vegetable Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this zesty dip recipe many years ago, and

now I serve it at our annual holiday open house

now I serve it at our annual holiday open house. To make it mobile, spoon a serving of the dip in the bottom of a small cup, then garnish with fresh veggies. —Karen Gardiner, Eutaw, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 107 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 14/35 Avocado Salsa 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Avocado Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 7 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was planning a party and thought it

might be fun to try a different kind of avocado salsa

might be fun to try a different kind of avocado salsa. This recipe was an absolute success. Scoop it up with chips, spoon it over chicken or steak, or eat it on its own! —Susan Vandermeer, Ogden, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 82 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat. 15/35 Loaded Baked Potato Dip 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I

never thought of using waffle-cut fries as a scoop for dip until a friend of mine did at a baby shower. They’re ideal for my cheesy bacon and chive dip, which tastes just like a baked potato topper. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without fries): 149 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. 16/35 Holiday Salsa 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we offer this cream-cheesy

Mascarpone and goat cheese make

salsa of fresh cranberries, cilantro and a little jalapeno kick, everyone hovers around the serving dish until it’s scraped clean. —Shelly Pattison, Lubbock, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 146 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 17/35 Tuscan Truffles 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tuscan Truffles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For holiday potlucks, I make an appetizer truffle out of prosciutto, figs and toasted pine nuts. Mascarpone and goat cheese make

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