Finger foods for festivities

[Backroads]

On Thursday is my in-laws' Christmas party. Everyone is supposed to bring a finger food. All Husband's siblings have hit the most obvious categories (veggies, sausages, dip, taquitos) and we can't think of anything to bring.

(Husband wants nothing to do with meatballs)

Any ideas?

[pam]

What about a good cheeseball with crackers?

[Smudge]

Puff pastry cheese straws - roll out some ready made puff pastry. sprinkle grated cheese on half of it, fold in half, reroll out, sprinke cheese and repeat once more. Brush with either a milk or egg wash and top with some more grated cheese. Cut into strips - and place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake (can't tell you the temp because I am not sure what it is - I just go by what it says on the packaging)

Sausage rolls - sausage meet wrapped in puff pastry and cooked for about 20 - mins until golden brown

[Smudge]

Sandwiches. cheese and pineapple chunks on cocktail sticks - very 80s but always popular

[pam]

[Backroads]

What about a good cheeseball with crackers?

I suggested this, but then realized my mother-in-law has probably already made a bajillion cheeseballs (and she's good at them).

Eep! I just might do this! I saw this on Pinterest and then forgot about it!

[Just_A_Guy]

Spinach rolls. Spread cream cheese on flour tortillas, then lay down layers of salami and spinach. Roll up into a cylinder, then slice. (Plenty of variants of the recipe online)

[bytebear]

I do the mini quiches they sell at Costco.

And meatballs are the bomb. I get the frozen packed of them from Costco, add a bunch of bbq sauce and other secret sauces, and crock pot it. Super easy to make, and ALWAYS the hit of the party.

[mirkwood]

Stuffed mushrooms. I cook up some sausage, mix it with cream cheese, pull the stem out of the mushroom and put the mixture in and cook on 350 for about 15-20 minutes.

[Suzie]

And meatballs are the bomb.

Meatballs should be prohibited by law.

[Suzie]

What about mini-empanadas?

[Dravin]

If you're up for it you could make finger cucumber sandwiches, I know there will be veggies but it's kinda nice to have something light and refreshing at snacky parties.

[beefche]

Dravin and I like to go to Sam's club on Saturdays. One reason is for the free tastes they provide. Just last week we tried this one thing that was SO GOOD! It looked simple.

Cut up a green pepper (we thought a poblano would be better for a little heat) into 1 inch square. Layer the green pepper, a mini-sausage, a small dollop of cream cheese, and wrap it with bacon. Put a tooth pick through it to keep together (and it's used to serve with). Cook in oven at 350 until bacon is browned.

Gotta let it cool before serving as that cheese will burn your mouth. At Sam's, they used a large electric skillet with lid to cook it.

Seriously, hands down the best thing I've ever tasted at a grocery store.

Here's a recipe I found online that is similar:

Bacon Tailgate Recipe: Sausage, Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños

[pam]

One thing I did once were Garlic Chicken Puffs. Easy to make and they were a hit.

[Smudge]

You could do garlic mushrooms - cooked mushrooms in a garlicy breadcrumb crust

Or stuffed cherry tomatoes

[pam]

This thread is making me hungry because they all sound good.

[Wingnut]

Warm Skillet Bread and Artichoke Spinach Dip - Seasons and Suppers

avocado & pomegranate crostini | Love and Lemons

exPress-o: Avocado Snack

Susie Freaking Homemaker » Cucumber Boats

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/03/fresh-fruit-bruschetta-with-orange-honey-cream/

MIH Recipe Blog: Chicken, Bacon and Cream Cheese Mini Taquitos

BLT Bites Recipe | Taste of Home

Copycat Cheesecake Factory's Avocado Egg Rolls Recipe - Deep-fried.Food.com - 60891

Homemade By Holman: Spicy Chicken Tortilla Roll-Ups

Rindy Mae: Ladybug Crostini

Not your mother-in-law's cheese balls:

Christmas Package Cheese Snack Recipe | Spoonful

Recipe: Cheese Ball Pops | Cooking On the Side

Pumpkin Cheese Ball | Recipe Girl

http://www.annies-eats.com/2010/01/20/lemon-cheesecake-cheese-ball/

Peanut Butter "Cheese Ball" | The Girl Who Ate Everything

[pam]

I understand that Eowyn does this wonderful Crown Wiener Roast. You should ask her for the recipe.

[Guest]

Meatballs are surprisingly good with sweet chili sauce. We just buy the bagged ones at Costco. They're Italian flavored, but it doesn't seem to get in the way.

[Guest]

I understand that Eowyn does this wonderful Crown Wiener Roast. You should ask her for the recipe.

[pam]

I happen to love meatballs. Especially ones that I make. It's a Lion House recipe.

[beefche]

I don't mess with the meatballs. I use those mini sausages, cover them in chili sauce (Heinz sells Chili Sauce), then put in about 1/4 cup of grape jelly. Put all of it in a crock pot and warm them up. Yum! Even my picky Dad likes them. Of course, he made a face when he asked for the recipe.

[Suzie]

Is that a crown? They looked like praying sausages to me.

[Guest]

An alter of sauerkraut?