31 Cozy Winter Snack Recipes

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31 Cozy Winter Snack Recipes2/31 Roasted Pumpkin Nachos 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Pumpkin Nachos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had previously made this dish with black beans and corn off the cob in the summer. Wanting to try it with fresh fall ingredients, I replaced the corn with roasted pumpkin—yum! It’s also good with butternut squash. —Lesle Harwood, Douglassville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 347 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g

fiber), 10g protein

fiber), 10g protein. 3/31 Corned Beef Pizza Swirls 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Offer these fun little bites that taste like a Reuben for St. Patrick’s Day. Even better, don’t wait—deli meat and cheese make them doable all year long. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 pizza swirl: 290 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 4/31 Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls 5 Reviews Test Kitchen

Approved JONATHAN MELENDEZ FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 16 egg rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my favorite slow-cooker recipes is this impressive buffalo chicken egg rolls appetizer. You can wrap the filling in egg roll wrappers and bake, or, for a bite-size version, use smaller wonton wraps. —Tara Odegaard, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 egg roll: 174 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 716mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 5/31 Fried Prosciutto Tortellini 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Jim Wieland For

For the sauce, use the best quality tomatoes you can find

Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My take on Italian street food, these fried tortellini are crunchy, gooey good. For the sauce, use the best quality tomatoes you can find. —Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 48 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 6/31 Mediterranean Pastry Pinwheels 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These quick appetizers are

irresistible

irresistible. The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto balance beautifully. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 170 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 7/31 Mini Chimichangas 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Wish your guests “Feliz Navidad” with this south-of-the-border specialty! Hearty enough to serve as a meal, these flavorful and filling wraps draw raves whenever I serve them.—Kathy Rogers, Hudson, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 chimichanga: 285 calories, 14g

fat (8g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 608mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. 8/31 Chocolate-Covered Cheese with Black Sea Salt 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every time I make these for guests or for a cooking demo about real food made simply, people rave about them. They’re surprising as an addition to an appetizer table—or even served after dinner paired with a nice cabernet or port. —Dorothy McNett, Pacific Grove, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 24 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg

cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein

cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 9/31 Homemade Peanut Butter 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 1 cup Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We eat a lot of peanut butter, so I decided to make my own. My homemade version is easier on my wallet, and I know what ingredients are in it. It’s also a lot tastier! —Marge Austin, North Pole, Alaska Nutrition Facts: 1 tablespoon: 111 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 5g

carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein

carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat. 10/31 Air-Fryer Taquitos 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Air-Fryer Taquitos Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love these any-occasion air-fryer taquitos. Spice them up by adding sliced jalapenos if desired. —Mark Webber, Valdez, Alaska Nutrition Facts: 1 taquito: 168 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 336mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 11/31 Stuffed Mini Peppers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SUZAN NAJJAR FOR

Fresh chives help them really stand out

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), 14mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 12/31 Peanut Butter Granola Pinwheels 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 16 pinwheels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came across this easy and tasty snack while

searching online for healthy munchies for kids

searching online for healthy munchies for kids. Great for after school, it’s really quick to make and filling enough to hold the kids until dinner. To satisfy heftier appetites or to serve as a power lunch, cut each tortilla into fewer pieces or provide one per child. The recipe is easy to increase as needed. —Mary Haluch, Ludlow, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 60 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 13/31 Mini Grilled Cheese 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8

They’re nice to have in the freezer for lunch with soup or a salad

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re looking for a fantastic make-ahead snack, try these miniature grilled cheese sandwiches. They’re nice to have in the freezer for lunch with soup or a salad. My family loves to nibble on them anytime. —Anita Curtis, Camarillo, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 77 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 14/31 Chiles Rellenos Squares 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chiles Rellenos Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From

A friend I worked with shared the recipe with me several years ago

the Recipe Creator: My family requests this chiles rellenos dish regularly—it’s easy to prepare and makes a nice hors d’oeuvre or complement to a Mexican or Spanish meal. A friend I worked with shared the recipe with me several years ago. —Fran Carll, Long Beach, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 130 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 15/31 Mozzarella Sticks 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m particularly fond of

these tasty mozzarella sticks because they’re baked, not fried

these tasty mozzarella sticks because they’re baked, not fried. Cheese is one of my family’s favorite foods. Being of Italian descent, I cook often with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. —Mary Merchant, Barre, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 2 sticks: 312 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 749mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 16/31 Muenster Bread 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Many years ago my sister and I won blue ribbons in 4-H with this bread. The recipe makes

a beautiful golden loaf with cheese peeking out of every slice

a beautiful golden loaf with cheese peeking out of every slice. —Melanie Mero, Ida, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 273 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 399mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 17/31 Bacon Cheeseburger Balls 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheeseburger Balls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time I served these, my husband and kids thought we were having plain meatballs. Then they cut into the flavorful filling inside! —Cathy Lendvoy, Boharm, Saskatchewan

Nutrition Facts: 1 ball: 75 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 18/31 Antipasto Platter 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Antipasto Platter Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 16 servings (3 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We entertain often, and an antipasto platter is one of our favorite crowd-pleasers. Guests love having their choice of so many delicious nibbles, including pepperoni and cubes of provolone. —Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 157 calories, 10g fat (4g

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