55 Fancy Appetizers for Your Oscars Party

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55 Fancy Appetizers for Your Oscars Party2/55 Gruyere and Crab Palmiers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I keep these little bursts of flavor in my freezer so they can be pulled out and popped into the oven at a moment’s notice. Crab, pancetta and Gruyere make an elegant appetizer, and you can make your own variations of the filling. Try chicken and pesto, or a Mediterranean version with spinach and feta. —Grace Voltolina, Westport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 palmier: 93 calories, 6g fat

(2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 3/55 Mini Cheese Balls 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Cheese Balls Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These mini cheese balls are the perfect quick appetizer for any party. Roll them in toasted sesame seeds, fresh rosemary and/or paprika to add even more flavor. —J. Spivey, Ennice, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cheese ball: 47 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate

(0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein

(0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 4/55 Coconut-Rum Cake Pops 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Coconut-Rum Cake Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Plan your own tropical escape with these surprisingly light-tasting pops. Angel food cake is a nice change of pace. Nutrition Facts: 1 cake pop: 188 calories, 8g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 5/55 Cranberry and Bacon Swiss Cheese Dip 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry and Bacon

Swiss Cheese Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This warm, rich and creamy Swiss cheese dip is guaranteed to please family and friends alike. Served with thin, crunchy slices of French bread, it makes the perfect appetizer—especially since it can be prepared ahead, put in the fridge, and then baked just before you want to serve it. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 266 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

6/55 Spicy Crab Salad Tapas Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Crab Salad Tapas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I served these at a party and everyone went wild! These delicious morsels have a crispy flaky outside filled with creamy sweet crab that has a little kick. I used scalloped-edge cookie cutters to cut my pastry, but you can use a small biscuit cutter. —Vanessa Mason, Summerdale, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 145 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0

sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 7/55 Thyme and Fig Goat Cheese Spread Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I started growing herbs in my garden it took me a while to find a good way to use thyme, but this easy appetizer spread lets it shine. I usually garnish it with a sprig of thyme, slivered almonds and chopped figs. —Laura Cox, Columbia, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 81 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber),

3g protein

3g protein. 8/55 Turkey Bolognese Polenta Nests 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious appetizer combines two of my favorite foods, polenta and bolognese meat sauce, uniting them into one incredibly tasty bite! —Lidia Haddadian, Pasadena, California Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 80 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 9/55 Spinach Turnovers 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: The flaky cream cheese pastry adds sensational texture to these hot appetizers—and just wait until you taste the wonderful filling. I usually fix a double batch and freeze some to have on hand in case unexpected guests drop by. — Jean von Bereghy, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 turnover: 103 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 10/55 Cranberry Brie Pecan Pinwheels 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Brie Pecan Pinwheels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 2 dozen

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Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a twist on baked Brie. My family always requests these during the holidays. They are delicious and make the kitchen smell amazing! —Jacquie Franklin, Hot Springs, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 193 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 11/55 Honey-Mint Lamb Skewers Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Mint Lamb Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen (2 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My hearty lamb bites are delicious and

convenient

convenient. Assemble them the day before, then pop them under the broiler when the party starts. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with 2-1/2 teaspoons dip: 105 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. 12/55 Zippy Curry Dip 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings about 1 cup Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone eats their vegetables when this creamy dip is served alongside them. The curry flavor gets stronger the longer the dip stands, so I like to make it in

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advance. —Priscilla Steffke, Wausau, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 137 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 13/55 Tzatziki Shrimp Cucumber Rounds 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tzatziki Shrimp Cucumber Rounds Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe with what I had on hand one night, and now it’s one of my husband’s favorites! The bacon-wrapped shrimp, garlicky sauce and burst of cool cuke flavor make this a crowd pleaser. —Shannon Rose

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Trelease, East Hampton, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 30 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 14/55 Chicken Salad Caprese 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 8 cups salad (6-1/2 dozen crostini) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This unique, flavorful salad and bread combo will get rave reviews—guaranteed. —Frances Pietsch, Flower Mound, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 179 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 15/55 Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps Test

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these tangy-sweet appetizers every year during the holidays, and it doesn’t take long for them to disappear.—Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 69 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 16/55 Olives and Cheese 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marinated Olive & Cheese Ring Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: We love to make meals into celebrations, and antipasto always kicks off the party for Italian dinners. This one is almost too pretty to eat, especially when sprinkled with pimientos, fresh basil and parsley. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without baguette): 168 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 16/55 Crispy Sriracha Spring Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Sriracha Spring Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the

When I got home, I created my own version

Recipe Creator: While in the Bahamas, friends suggested a restaurant that served amazing chicken spring rolls. When I got home, I created my own version. Such a great appetizer to have waiting in the freezer! —Carla Mendres, Winnipeg, Manitoba Nutrition Facts: 1 spring roll: 186 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 17/55 Bourbon Bacon Jam 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Bacon Jam Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

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