47 Hors d’Oeuvres Recipes for Your Next Party

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47 Hors d’Oeuvres Recipes for Your Next Party2/47 Shrimp in Phyllo Cups Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp in Phyllo Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I almost didn’t make these appetizers for last year’s Christmas party because I was running out of time, but I knew they’d be a tasty hit. Simple to make, the cups have few ingredients and look beautiful on the plate—very gourmet! This turned out to be one of the night’s favorites, and they just flew off the plate. —Terri Edmunds,

Naperville, Illinois 3/47 Cranberry Endive Hors d’Oeuvres Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can pack a lot of flavor into elegant hors d’oeuvres just by using the right combination of ingredients. I created this blue cheese filling for a holiday gathering and everyone loved it. —Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 40 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 4/47 Meatballs with Chimichurri Sauce 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meatballs with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

You’ll want plenty for extra dipping

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 20 (2/3 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This South American condiment, ­featuring fresh cilantro and parsley, is more than just a sauce for tossing with meatballs. You’ll want plenty for extra dipping. —Amy Chase, Vanderhoof, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball with about 2 teaspoons sauce: 130 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 318mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 5/47 Cheese-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheese-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

“It’s impossible to eat just one.”

15 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “They’re easy to fix as an appetizer or salad,” says Mary Lou, a Florida native. “It’s impossible to eat just one.” Nutrition Facts: 1 tomato: 111 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 6/47 Brie Appetizers with Bacon-Plum Jam 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Brie Appetizers with Bacon-Plum Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Among my friends I’m known as

the pork master, because I love to cook just about every cut there is

the pork master, because I love to cook just about every cut there is. These appetizers combine soft, mild Brie cheese with a sweet-sour bacon jam that has a touch of Sriracha sauce. —Rick Pascocello, New York, New York. Here are a few tips for making baked brie with jam. Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 7/47 Cranberry-Fig Goat Cheese Crostini 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry-Fig Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The blend of flavors in the crostini makes for absolutely scrumptious hors d’oeuvres. —Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 crostini: 109 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 8/47 Cheese Puffs 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheese Puffs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “I found this recipe in one of my mother’s old cookbooks and updated the flavor by adding cayenne and mustard,” recalls

Jamie Wetter of Boscobel, Wisconsin

Jamie Wetter of Boscobel, Wisconsin. “Tasty and quick for this busy season, these tender, golden puffs go together in minutes and simply disappear at parties!” Nutrition Facts: 1 puff: 30 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 62mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 9/47 Bacon-Encased Water Chestnuts 2 Reviews Bacon-Encased Water Chestnuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 32 appetizers Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 3 each: 155 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 363mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 10/47 Sweet Pea Pesto

For use on pasta, add more broth for a saucelike consistency

1 Review Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 20 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made a healthier spin on pea pesto by subbing in vegetable broth for some of the oil and going easy on the cheese. For use on pasta, add more broth for a saucelike consistency. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 crostini: 77 calories, 2g fat (trace saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 11/47 Asparagus Wraps 2 Reviews Test

Kitchen Approved Asparagus Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Asparagus makes lovely finger food, especially wrapped in pastry and tasty filling. Easily assembled, it’s perfect for weeknight noshing or something a little fancier for entertaining. —Linda Hall, Evington, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 139 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 12/47 Rosemary Veal Meatballs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 3-1/2 dozen (1-1/2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From

They will be a hit at your next gathering

the Recipe Creator: These savory appetizer meatballs, seasoned with rosemary and garlic, get a touch of sweetness from chopped golden raisins. They will be a hit at your next gathering. —Rhonda Maiani, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3 meatballs with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 188 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 513mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 13/47 Deviled Eggs 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Herbs lend amazing flavor to these deviled eggs,

which truly are the best you can make!

which truly are the best you can make! The recipe includes tasty variations that feature bacon, chipotle peppers and crab.—Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed egg half: 73 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 14/47 Pumpkin Pinwheels Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 32 pinwheels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cream cheese, mozzarella and roasted red peppers make these pumpkin-shaped pinwheels devilishly delicious. They were a hit at my last Halloween party. —Anndrea Bailey, Huntington Beach,

These adorable phyllo cup appetizers were a total success!

California Nutrition Facts: 1 pinwheel: 112 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 15/47 Artichoke Phyllo Cups 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to create a bite-sized version of rich, creamy artichoke dip. These adorable phyllo cup appetizers were a total success! —Neel Patel, Champaign, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 70 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber),

2g protein

2g protein. 16/47 Crumb-Topped Clams 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In my family, it wouldn’t be Christmas Eve without baked clams. They’re easy to make and always a hit. —Annmarie Lucente, Monroe, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 clam: 31 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 17/47 Shrimp Salad Appetizers 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

My son says it best: The celery and shrimp are so good together

These refreshing hors d’oeuvres have gained a big following since a friend shared her family recipe with me. My son says it best: The celery and shrimp are so good together. —Solie Kimble, Kanata, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 31 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 18/47 Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ever since I found this hors d’oeuvres recipe in a magazine years ago, these seafood-stuffed mushrooms have been making my family and

friends merry every Christmas

friends merry every Christmas. —Harriet Stichter, Milford, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed mushroom: 64 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 19/47 Patatas Bravas Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Patatas bravas (which means “spicy potatoes”) is the ultimate Spanish comfort food. Served tapas-style, the crispy potatoes and smoky sauce are difficult to resist. Add a drizzle of garlic aioli for a richer flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup potatoes

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