49 Mother’s Day Appetizers Mom Will Love

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49 Mother’s Day Appetizers Mom Will Love1/49 Chicken Piccata Meatballs 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Piccata Meatballs Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The classic chicken piccata entree is my favorite dish, but I wanted another way to have all the same flavors. These chicken piccata meatballs are the perfect solution, whether served alone or with a sauce like marinara or Buffalo! Serve over buttered noodles if you’d like, or stick toothpicks in them for appetizers. —Dawn

Collins, Rowley, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 63 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. There’s nothing more holiday-worthy than turning a classic recipe like chicken piccata into a clever appetizer. These bite-sized chicken piccata poppers are incredibly juicy and savory, with a salty brininess from the capers, zestiness from the lemon and garlicky punch from the white wine sauce. 2/49 Stuffed Mushrooms 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Best Ever Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 35 min Servings 2-1/2

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At party time, I bring out a platter of my easy stuffed mushrooms. I like to make mine with reduced-fat sausage, but you can use regular for an indulgent treat. —Debby Beard, Eagle, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 79 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Funghi fans won’t be able to resist these umami-bomb mushroom caps, stuffed with sausage and cheese. When deciding which type of mushroom to go with, criminis are a little bigger and will hold more filling,

although white buttons would also be delicious

although white buttons would also be delicious. 3/49 Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 10 min Servings 3-1/3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheese ball will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It’s delicious! I’ve found it’s especially popular at a party or get-together. Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 98 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Nutty, creamy cheese balls are

This particular version gets a tropical twist from canned pineapple

a breeze to make ahead of time and then served with crunchy crackers or crudités right before guests arrive. This particular version gets a tropical twist from canned pineapple. 4/49 Feta Bruschetta 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Feta Bruschetta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 30 min Servings 10 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You won’t believe the compliments you’ll receive when you greet guests with these warm appetizers. Every crispy bite offers the savory tastes of feta cheese, tomatoes, basil and garlic. They’re terrific for holiday parties or most

any gathering

any gathering. —Stacey Rinehart, Eugene, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 296 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. We love an Italian-style bruschetta, but equally pleasing is its Mediterranean counterpart: Greek-inspired feta bruschetta. Garlic and basil add extra zing to the tangy, crumbly cheese that’s tossed with juicy bits of tomato and baked atop golden baguette rounds, resulting in an A+ snack. 5/49 Chocolate Chip Dip 84 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Chip Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 15 min

Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Is there a kid (or a kid at heart) who wouldn’t gobble up this creamy dip for graham crackers? It beats dunking them in milk, hands down! —Heather Koenig, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 181 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Imagine the decadence and allure of cookie dough in a sinfully sweet dip. Fluffy and spreadable, this dessert dip is made with cream cheese, butter, two different sugars, vanilla extract and a mound of

mini chocolate chips

mini chocolate chips. What could be better than that? 6/49 Apple-Gouda Pigs in a Blanket 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple-Gouda Pigs in a Blanket Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For New Year’s, I used to make pigs in a blanket with beef and cheddar. But now I like apple and Gouda for an even better flavor celebration. —Megan Weiss, Menomonie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 82 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0

fiber), 3g protein

fiber), 3g protein. Everyone’s beloved childhood app just got a major makeover: introducing apple-gouda pigs in a blanket! Cheese and fruit are always a good idea, but when you throw in crescent roll dough, mini smoked sausages and honey mustard dressing into the mix, it takes things to a very delicious level. 7/49 Vol-au-Vent 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friends and I have been getting together for ‘ladies lunches’ for years. These vol-au-vents

Unfamiliar with vol-au-vent?

are the perfect no-fuss fancy food; they look complicated, but are actually simple and fun to make. Whenever I think of good friends and good company, I think of these savory pastries. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 filled pastry: 669 calories, 45g fat (16g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 19g protein. Unfamiliar with vol-au-vent? The name is French for “flight in the wind,” describing the light, airy texture of these puff pastry vessels that are typically stuffed to the brim with a rich and creamy chicken filling. They’re heaven in a

bite, and thanks to a few shortcuts, our version is ready in under an hour

bite, and thanks to a few shortcuts, our version is ready in under an hour. 8/49 Easy Fried Green Tomatoes 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother came up with her own version of easy fried green tomatoes years ago. Our family loves it. It’s a traditional taste of the South that anyone anywhere can enjoy! —Melanie Chism, Coker, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 166 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g

fiber), 2g protein

fiber), 2g protein. Treat mom to a taste of the South with fried-to-perfection green tomatoes. The best dipping sauce for these crispy coins is remoulade, but they would also be tasty served with cheesy grits, eggs Benedict (replacing the English muffin with the fried green tomatoes) or fried seafood dishes like crab cakes. 9/49 Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Medium Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe.

If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut

If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut. —Leondre Hermann, Stuart, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 120 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. I’m a firm believer that everything is better with bacon—especially ooey-gooey crostini bites. With crispy crumbly bacon bits, toasted almonds and melty Monterey Jack cheese, these satisfying snacks are sure to hit the spot on Mother’s Day. 10/49 Kalamata Cheesecake Appetizer 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Kalamata Cheesecake Appetizer Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill

For a milder flavor, use the more common black or green olives

Level Medium Total Time 55 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s believed the Greeks served cheesecake at the first Olympics, so why not rewrite history with a Greek cheesecake appetizer? Ingredients in this version ‘tame’ the kalamata olives, so even if you shy away from kalamatas, you’ll be glad you tried this one. For a milder flavor, use the more common black or green olives. —Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 142 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. If Mom

It’s fresh and light, and it has the Asian flavors

loves her kalamata olives, she’s going to be extremely impressed by this cheesecake starring the briny food. We also can’t get enough of the bread crumb pecan crust that pairs so well with the cool, creamy filling. 11/49 Sesame Chicken Dip 47 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 30 min Servings 36 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I can’t tell you how many times I’m asked to bring this easy dip to holidays, birthday parties or girls’ weekend getaways. It’s fresh and light, and it has the Asian flavors