Appetizer Recipes
Balatico, Summer Louise P.
Brownie Batter Dip
Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
M&M's minis, optional
Animal crackers, pretzels and/or sliced apples
Directions
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in
confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth. If
desired, sprinkle with M&M's minis. Serve with dippers of your choice.
Cucumber-Stuffed Cherry
Tomatoes
Ingredients
24 cherry tomatoes
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
Directions
Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard pulp;
invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth; stir
in the cucumber, onion and dill. Spoon into tomatoes. Refrigerate until
serving.
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
1 pint cherry tomatoes
filling:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped water chestnuts
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
Whole chives, optional
Directions
Make an "X" in the top of each tomato, cutting two-thirds of the way to the
bottom. Scoop out pulp with the tip of a knife. Drain tomatoes, upside
down, on a paper towel. Combine filling ingredients in small bowl. Stuff
tomatoes with filling. Garnish with chives for flower stems.
Classic Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
6 eggs
1/4 cup mayo
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper
Spanish paprika
Directions
Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with enough water that
there's 1 1/2 inches of water above the eggs. Heat on high until water begins to
boil, then cover, turn the heat to low, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat
and leave covered for 14 minutes, then rinse under cold water continuously for 1
minute.
Crack egg shells and carefully peel under cool running water. Gently dry with
paper towels. Slice the eggs in hAalf lengthwise, removing yolks to a medium
bowl, and placing the whites on a serving platter. Mash the yolks into a fine
crumble using a fork. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper, and
mix well.
Evenly disperse heaping teaspoons of the yolk mixture into the egg whites.
Sprinkle with paprika and serve.
Salsa
Ingredients
4 large plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), diced (to yield 2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped white onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons minced jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
¾ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced
Tortilla chips
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.