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Having a group of friends over and don't want to spend a lot of time making appetizers or snacks? Here are some quick and easy recipes for you. Choices include Ham and Cheese Roll with the unusual ingredient of Dr. Pepper. Quick and Easy Onion Cheese Dip has only 4 ingredients and needs to chill for an hour. Both of those recipes are great "make-ahead" party foods. The Easy Tuna Spread gives your party food a different taste with this Tuna mixed with cream cheese and salsa, etc.
HAM AND CHEESE ROLL
8 oz American Cheese, grated
8 oz cream cheese
dash hot sauce
dash of garlic powder
1/2 cup very finely chopped nuts
1 tbsp Dr. Pepper
2 small pkgs shaved ham slices (ie Buddig)
Lay ham slices out in a pattern overlapping each other. Mix the other ingredients together until well blended and put over the ham. Roll ham up to make a log. Cover with more ham if needed to be sure all cheese is covered. Refrigerate until serving time. Cut into thin slices and serve with assorted crackers or party breads.
QUICK AND EASY ONION CHEESE DIP
2 tubs (8-oz each) cream cheese spread
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tbsp real bacon bits
Mix all the ingredients together until well blended. Spread mixture into an 8-inch pie plate. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Serve with an assortment of crackers.
EASY TUNA SPREAD
1 pkg (8-oz) cream cheese, cut-up into pieces
3 tbsp medium hot salsa
1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp dried minced onion
1 can (6 1/2-oz) can water packed tuna; drained and flaked
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, salsa, parsley, and onion. Mix the ingredients together until well blended. Fold in the tuna. Serve with whole-wheat crackers or party rye bread.
Enjoy!
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