44 Mini Foods that are Big on Flavor

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44 Mini Foods that are Big on Flavor1/44 Mini Sausage Pies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Sausage Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The simple ingredients and family-friendly flavor of these little sausage cups make them a go-to dinner favorite. And everyone gets their own pies—which makes them even better! —Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2 mini pies: 551 calories, 36g fat (10g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 784mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein. 2/44 Snickerdoodle Ice

Here’s how we build this cool dessert

Cream Sandwich Minis 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here’s how we build this cool dessert. —Heather Pilon, Winslow, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 ice cream sandwich: 182 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 3/44 Cranberry-Beef Mini Burgers 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry-Beef Mini Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40

min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cranberry tapenade brings a deep red color and sweet-sour zing to these fun little bacon cheeseburgers. Serve them for parties or any time you want to treat your family. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California Nutrition Facts: 1 burger with toppings: 360 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. 4/44 Mac and Cheese Bites 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to

To my surprise, it was the adults who devoured these mini mac and cheese bites

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. To my surprise, it was the adults who devoured these mini mac and cheese bites. —Kate Mainiero, Elizaville, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 5/44 Mini Neapolitan Baked Alaskas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Mini Neapolitan Baked Alaskas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Surprise—there’s

ice cream inside these tiny showstoppers!

ice cream inside these tiny showstoppers! Dinner guests will be thrilled with the pretty presentation. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 163 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch. 6/44 Pizza Muffins Test Kitchen Approved Mini Pizza Muffin Cups Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I just baked these mini pizzas and the kids are already demanding more. The no-cook pizza sauce and refrigerated dough

make this meal a snap

make this meal a snap. —Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2 pizzas with 2 tablespoons sauce: 209 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 747mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 7/44 Stuffed Mini Peppers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SUZAN NAJJAR FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s plenty of both crunch and cream in these party appetizers. Fresh chives help them really stand out. —Jean McKenzie, Vancouver, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper half: 48 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat),

The shortcut holiday recipe is almost too simple to believe!

14mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 8/44 Dipped Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 15 sandwich cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love to give tins of these chocolate-coated cookies to your lucky friends. The shortcut holiday recipe is almost too simple to believe! Here’s how to make peanut butter cookies without eggs. —Jackie Howell, Gordo, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich cookie: 151 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g

If I have enough time, I’ll use homemade biscuits and mashed potatoes

protein. 9/44 Mini Shepherd’s Pies 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Shepherd’s Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m as confident serving these little pies to company as to family. If I have enough time, I’ll use homemade biscuits and mashed potatoes. —Ellen Osborne, Clarksville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 2 mini shepherd’s pies: 612 calories, 36g fat (15g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1094mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 10/44 Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Maple Cinnamon Rolls

Maple syrup sweetens these lovely little cinnamon buns

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Maple syrup sweetens these lovely little cinnamon buns. I make the dough in my bread machine before popping the rolls in the oven. My husband prefers them warm. —Juanita Carlsen, North Bend, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cinnamon roll: 176 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 11/44 How to Make Mini Meat Loaves 31 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mini Meat Loaves Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Total Time 50 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 50 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family and I can’t get enough of these little meat loaf muffins topped with a sweet ketchup sauce. They are the perfect portion size. This recipe requires no chopping, so it’s quick and easy to make a double batch and have extras for another day. I’ve given them to new moms, too. —Joyce Wegmann, Burlington, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2 mini meat loaves: 341 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 608mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. 12/44 Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

Plus, you get to eat a whole mini cheesecake yourself!

14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Cherry Cheesecakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that’s just right for cooks who don’t have a lot of time for fussy recipes. Plus, you get to eat a whole mini cheesecake yourself! —Kay Keller, Morenci, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 mini cheesecake: 213 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 13/44 Mediterranean Tomato Bites 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mediterranean

It’s a great August recipe when tomatoes and herbs are at their freshest!

Tomato Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 32 pastries Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friend Mary served these lovely appetizers at a summer gathering several years ago, and I adapted it a bit to my taste. It’s a great August recipe when tomatoes and herbs are at their freshest! —Susan Wilson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 106 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 14/44 15/44 Mini Pork Pies 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15

min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a child, I discovered my love of pork pies. I used to help my father deliver oil on Saturdays, and we would stop at a local place to have the meaty pastries for lunch. —Renee Murby, Johnston, Rhode Island Nutrition Facts: 2 pies: 561 calories, 35g fat (14g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 776mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein. 16/44 Mini Phyllo Tacos 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Phyllo Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a winning appetizer, serve crispy phyllo cups filled with taco-seasoned ground beef and shredded cheese. These handheld bites will be a surefire hit with a hungry crowd. —Roseann Weston, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 63 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 17/44 Greek Sandwich Bites 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s an appetizer that tastes just like traditional spanakopita, but it’s much less work to make.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch

—Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 87 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 18/44 Lemon Cheesecake Tarts 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To make these cute tarts more quickly, add the filling to store-bought phyllo tart shells. —Sarah Gilbert, Beaverton, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 tart: 166 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 95mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0

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